<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: Community Support Specialist</p> <p>Location: Indianapolis, E Washington</p> <p>Department: Youth Community Development</p> <p>Employment Type: Full Time</p> <p>Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Are you a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in your community? Join our team at Adult & Child Health as a Community Support Specialist and help individuals, families, and communities thrive.</p> <p>As a Community Support Specialist, you will empower clients to achieve greater independence, stability, and wellbeing by providing community-based behavioral health services. You'll work collaboratively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and connect individuals to essential resources that foster growth and resilience.</p> <p>Our ideal candidate is passionate about mental health advocacy, skilled in community engagement, and committed to promoting empowerment through education, support, and evidence-based care.</p> <p>Adult & Child offers a high quality of life with access to beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and supportive community programs. Join us in making a difference-one person, one family, one community at a time.</p> <p>Position Perks & Benefits:</p> <ul> <li> <p>29 Days of PTO</p> </li><li> <p>Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements apply)</p> </li><li> <p>Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees</p> </li><li> <p>Company-paid basic life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Emergency Medical Leave Program</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care</p> </li><li> <p>Health & Wellness Program</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Discount Program</p> </li><li> <p>Mileage Reimbursement</p> </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the client's goals and strengths.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilize a strengths-based approach incorporating evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT/DBT) techniques.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide behavioral interventions and skills training, including motivational interviewing, interpersonal skill development, and coping strategies.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate care with other service providers, including physicians, schools, and community organizations.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitate PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) group sessions as applicable to client treatment plan goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in team meetings, staff development, and ongoing professional training.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist clients in accessing community resources that promote long-term independence and stability.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.</p> </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of case management, rehabilitation principles, and recovery-oriented practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of mental health and/or substance use disorders and community resource systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation and reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work collaboratively, problem-solve effectively, and manage multiple priorities.</p> </li><li> <p>Skill in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, families, and community partners.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.</p> </li></ul> <p>Education and/or Experience Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field; or</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; or</p> </li><li> <p>Any four-year combination of higher education and related work experience; or</p> </li><li> <p>Associate's degree in Behavioral Health Support; or</p> </li><li> <p>Four years of qualifying experience providing services to individuals with mental health, developmental, or substance use disorders.</p> </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>Employment Requirements:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Successful completion of background, driving record, and fingerprint checks.</p> </li><li> <p>Completion of New Hire Orientation and all required training (initial and annual).</p> </li><li> <p>Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.</p> </li><li> <p>Reliable means of transportation for client transport as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Must meet minimum age requirements to operate company vehicles (21 years for cars; 23 years for 15-passenger vans).</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>ADA Consideration - Light Work:</p> <p>May require exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, or move objects. Regular movement within the community to meet clients at designated locations may be required.</p> <p>Brightli is on a Mission:</p> <p>A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers through shared resources, and strengthen advocacy for increased access to behavioral health and substance use treatment. We are evolving the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our communities.</p> <p>Position Perks & Benefits:</p> <p>Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life</p> <p>Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more</p> <p>Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive</p> <p>Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within</p> <p>Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness</p> <p>Brightli is on a Mission:</p> <p>A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.</p> <p>As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.</p> <p>We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.</p>