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Community Support Specialist - Housing First
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Decatur, IL, USA
USD 23-25 / hour
Posted 6+ months ago
Community Support Specialist – Decatur, Illinois
Salary:
- High School or GED + 5 years’ experience: $23.00/hour + every other Friday paid off
- Bachelor’s Degree: $25.00/hour + every other Friday paid off
- Salary is based on education, experience, and licensure or certification
Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day) | Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm
Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!
About Heritage Behavioral Health Center
We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) located in Decatur, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care across a multi-county region. We recognize that every staff member influences client care—no matter their role.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
- Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
- Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
- Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC
At Heritage, we invest in our team so they can invest in the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset.
Your Role: Community Support Specialist
As a Community Support Specialist serving individuals in Macon County, you will provide community-based mental health services that help individuals build independence, enhance daily living skills, improve emotional wellness, and remain stable in their homes and communities.
You will play a key role in helping clients reduce hospitalizations, increase natural supports, navigate systems, and achieve their personal recovery goals. This is a highly rewarding, relationship-based position for someone who enjoys being out in the community and making a meaningful impact every day.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide community-based skill-building and support services to adults with mental health or co-occurring needs.
- Assist clients in developing skills related to daily living, symptom management, problem-solving, socialization, and emotional regulation.
- Support clients in crisis prevention, early intervention, and consistent follow‑up to maintain stability.
- Help individuals access community resources such as housing, benefits, education, employment, and medical care.
- Collaborate with behavioral health providers, primary care, community agencies, and natural supports to ensure coordinated services.
- Document services in accordance with agency and state requirements.
- Promote client independence, empowerment, dignity, and recovery.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
- Basic understanding of mental health symptoms, recovery models, and trauma-informed care.
- Familiarity with local social service systems and community resources.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging a diverse population.
- Ability to develop trust, build rapport, and maintain professional boundaries.
- Effective organizational and time‑management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Abilities
- Work independently while remaining accountable to team goals.
- Adapt to changing client needs, home environments, and schedules.
- Use technology effectively for documentation and communication.
- Demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent + 5 years of supervised mental health or social service experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance
Heritage Also Offers:
- Generous Time Off: vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
- Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness reimbursement, every other Friday off (paid)
- Insurance: health, dental, vision, FSA (health & dependent care), additional life insurance
- Retirement: 401(k) and Roth options
- Professional Growth: tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
- Loan Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!