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The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Community Support Person ( CSP), to work within our Crisis, Crisis-Stabilization, and Outpatient Programs in our Community Behavioral Health Clinic! The Community Support Person , CSP provides outreach and support services to clients with psychiatric, or substance use disorder diagnoses to enable them to utilize clinical treatment services and other supports. Your role as a Community Support Person, (CSP): The Community Support Program Worker provides outreach and support services to clients with psychiatric, or substance use disorder diagnoses to enable them to utilize clinical treatment services and other supports. The CSP Worker assists clients to attain his/her clinical treatment plan goals in outpatient and other levels of care and works to mitigate barriers to success. Responsibilities include: Provide service coordination and linkages to the community Provides outreach services to clients, delivering mobile services in a number of community or institutional settings including inpatient units, homes, day programs, etc. Assist clients in obtaining benefits, housing and health care as needed Provide crisis support and participate in the development, revision and utilization of crisis prevention and/or safety plans Encourages and facilitates utilization of clients' natural support systems as well as recovery-oriented, peer support and self-help support and services. This is a full-time opportunity: Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. Ideal candidate will be able to accommodate a full time, 40hr/week schedule based on the Clinic needs. Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution or at least three years of relevant work or lived experience that is acceptable by MBHP waiver. Ability to pass certification for CPR, First Aid. Valid driver's license; reliable transportation for business use. Success Factors: Ability to counsel and support clients with psychiatric and/or substance use disorder diagnoses • Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care • Lived experience relative to psychiatric and/or substance use disorder preferred *Recovery Coaches welcome! * Bilingual encouraged to apply: Spanish/English. This position starts at $20/hour , take advantage of a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few. At Center for Human Development, (CHD), Care Finds a Way: The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. Connect with our team today! If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Center for Human Development

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