Job Description

Community Support Worker (CSW) provides the full array of community support services which includes but is not limited to assisting individuals in care to develop self-management and daily living skills, increasing social support skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Community Support Worker (CSW), you will be reporting to the Clinical Manager of your assigned Team. You will be responsible for performing a variety of duties, both clinical and administrative in nature.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs medically necessary community support, care coordination; therapeutic and skill-building activities identified in the client treatment/care plan that’s developed and implemented.
• Guides and supports clients in the development of skills and strategies for addressing personal situations and helping them manage them. Supports clients in achieving recovery and building resilience.
• in a timely and maintains confidential treatment records and reports in a timely manner, within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Collaborates with staff and external resources that will support the client to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Supports clients individually and in group, sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes through skill development.
• Acts as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Meets with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
• Supports family members to assist them in understanding and supporting clients or patients.
• Refers patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of services and clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Adheres to all federal and local laws and standards that govern the delivery of behavioral health services and adheres to the WHC Compliance Plan and statement of professional conduct.

H.S. degree and credentialed through a combination of education and experience.

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.