Community Support Specialist - Waupaca County, WI : Job Details

Salary: $19.94 - $23.46 HourlyLocation : 811 Harding St Waupaca, WIJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 24-DEC-CSSDepartment: HUMAN SERVICESDivision: BEHAVIORAL HEALTHOpening Date: 12/17/2024Closing Date: 1/7/2025 12:00 PM CentralJob SummaryAs a function of the Waupaca County Human Services Department the Community Support Specialist (CSS) position provides vital services such as supportive home care, medication checks, and daily living assistance to adults who have significant mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring concerns. These clients are enrolled in the Community Services Program (CSP).This position will team with the program social workers/case managers within the CSP program to assist in community integration for clients. The ability to be a consistent presence in clients' lives helps provide stability and better outcomes for the client's ability to be integrated and remain successful within the community. This position will require evening and weekend hours.This position works under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Manager of Wraparound Treatment Services. January 1, 2025 the new wage will be $20.34/hour - $23.93/hour Essential ResponsibilitiesAssist clients in successfully managing, home care, medication checks, and/or daily living assistance as needed. Manage client's medication schedule based on client/employee location.Transport and support clients to appointments or other community integration and daily living skill activities. Produce case notes providing activities performed and observations of the client's behaviors to provide feedback to the program case managers, ensuring clients' wellbeing.Monitor client symptoms and document progress and obstacles. Support DHS vision of helping the people of Waupaca County to be Safe and Connected.QualificationsEDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Current and/or past experience working with individuals with a mental health or AODA (alcohol and other drugs addiction) diagnosis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: CSP (Community Services Program) initial training of 8 hours with ongoing supervision. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of Trauma Informed practices.Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.Waupaca County's group insurance plan and other benefit policies comprise a package that is competitive and satisfies the needs of its employees. This summary is intended to give only a brief overview or definitive source of information. Positions that have a schedule of sixty or more hours in a two week pay period qualify for the following benefits:01 Do you have current or past experience working with individuals with a mental health or AODA (alcohol & other drug addictions)?

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