Job Location : Kansas City,MO, USA
Job DetailsJob Location7001 Blue Ridge Blvd - Raytown, MOPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelBachelor's DegreeTravel PercentageRoad WarriorJob Shift1st ShiftJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesMake a Difference as a Community Support Specialist with ReDiscoverJoin ReDiscover's Youth Urgent Care and be part of a mission-driven organizationthat's been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health centerserving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we're passionate about helping individualsimpacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.Why ReDiscover?700+ dedicated professionalsOver five decades of community impactA culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growthAbout the Urgent Care ProgramThe Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic (BHUCC) is the first program of it's kind in the Kansas City area that provides the community immediate, same-day access to psychiatric medication for mental health and substance use needs. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, the BHUCC team provides care to clients every day of the week, including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the client's and community's needs.What You'll DoMaintain and interact with a caseload of clients with diverse characteristicseither in-person or over the phone.Facilitate each client's achievement of long range outcomes of symptommanagement, employment and independent living based upon the needs of theclient.Engage difficult to serve clients by investigating all potential resources in orderto gain access and make connections.Help remove barriers for clients, which may include helping clients participatein community or social service programs and referring clients to educational orworking programs.Assistclients withtransportation barriers as identified intheir treatment plan. This includes transporting clients in the employee's personal vehicle to various appointments and area resources.Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactionswithin ReDiscover's designated electronic medical record.Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team toaddress various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communicationregarding the coordination of client care.Requirements of the Position4 year degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in lieuof degree.A valid automobile driver's license, appropriate automobile insurance and asafe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work hours which includes transporting clients in personal vehicle.Availability to work 40 hours per week Thursday-Saturday 8:30am-9:00pm and every other Wednesday.At least two (2) years clinical experience in a direct service provision to children and adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.Strongwritten, oral and interpersonal communication skills.Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.Grow With UsWe're committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Community Support Specialist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.Ready to join a team that's passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.