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Community Support Specialist
The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to work as a Community Support Specialist on our Intensive Community Based Case Management Team. The ideal candidate will be able to project warmth and sincerity in effectively working with clients. Our program is part of a comprehensive community behavioral health system that includes crisis services, adult intensive services/residential services, forensic behavioral health, substance use treatment, and psychiatric services. This full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, is based at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton. This position involves 60% of client services provided in the community, with some office-based sessions. This position will provide an opportunity to engage in advocacy, education, and referral services to clients with serious mental illness. In this role, you will also need to have knowledge of harm reduction practices, stages of change and motivation enhancement treatment. Our new team member will have the ability to work within a collaborative team approach, work collaboratively with community providers in order to achieve client goals. Our Community Support Team which provides a team-based approach towards recovery and resiliency oriented, intensive, community-based rehabilitation and outreach service for adults. This Full-Time position offers a generous DuPage County benefit package which includes paid training, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid leave per year, sick leave, and health insurance. This is also a pension eligible position which means there is a guaranteed retirement savings plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement and supervision to assist you in obtaining your master's degree and clinical licensure. DuPage County Health Department is also a qualified employer under the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program and offers certification reimbursement after one year. Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include: Acting as a client advocate to facilitate access to resources and services; working collaboratively with providers to achieve client goals. Developing and maintaining client treatment plans; providing intervention to support client self-management of their illness. Demonstrating the ability to engage clients with comprehensive needs in their recovery process. Maintaining professional relationships with community systems and resources to further support client needs. Acting as a liaison between healthcare resources and clients; participating in client staffing and team meetings. Demonstrating independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions; meeting established productivity standards; performing concurrent documentation. Maintaining collaborative relationships with co-workers to effectively support clients. Participating in emergency activities as assigned. Maintaining required training, licensure, and/or certification. Maintaining confidentiality of privileged information and adhering to client privacy laws. Demonstrating sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures. Adhering to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality. May transport clients using an agency-owned vehicle. Providing skill building and case management supports to clients in the community; working collaboratively with other clinical staff. Works during assigned business hours, allowing for flexibility in the schedule. Requirements
Completion of a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field; one year of behavioral health experience is preferred but not required. Attendance at our paid new hire HR orientation is required. Supplemental Information
The DuPage County Health Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit Benefits for Employees on our Careers Page for more information. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits. Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at DuPage County Government Employee Benefits. Medical Insurance: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults. Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you. Vision Discounts & Insurance: A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available. Prescription Plans: Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton. Dental Insurance: The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish. Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs. Life Insurance: All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children. Disability Insurance: Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits. DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit Benefits for Employees on our Careers Page for more information. Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes or No Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes or No What is your bachelor's and/or master's degree in? Required Question DuPage County Health Department is located at 111 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois, 60187. For more information, contact us at (630) 221-7555 or (630) 682-7400. Visit our website at
www.dupagehealth.org .
The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to work as a Community Support Specialist on our Intensive Community Based Case Management Team. The ideal candidate will be able to project warmth and sincerity in effectively working with clients. Our program is part of a comprehensive community behavioral health system that includes crisis services, adult intensive services/residential services, forensic behavioral health, substance use treatment, and psychiatric services. This full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, is based at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton. This position involves 60% of client services provided in the community, with some office-based sessions. This position will provide an opportunity to engage in advocacy, education, and referral services to clients with serious mental illness. In this role, you will also need to have knowledge of harm reduction practices, stages of change and motivation enhancement treatment. Our new team member will have the ability to work within a collaborative team approach, work collaboratively with community providers in order to achieve client goals. Our Community Support Team which provides a team-based approach towards recovery and resiliency oriented, intensive, community-based rehabilitation and outreach service for adults. This Full-Time position offers a generous DuPage County benefit package which includes paid training, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid leave per year, sick leave, and health insurance. This is also a pension eligible position which means there is a guaranteed retirement savings plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement and supervision to assist you in obtaining your master's degree and clinical licensure. DuPage County Health Department is also a qualified employer under the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program and offers certification reimbursement after one year. Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include: Acting as a client advocate to facilitate access to resources and services; working collaboratively with providers to achieve client goals. Developing and maintaining client treatment plans; providing intervention to support client self-management of their illness. Demonstrating the ability to engage clients with comprehensive needs in their recovery process. Maintaining professional relationships with community systems and resources to further support client needs. Acting as a liaison between healthcare resources and clients; participating in client staffing and team meetings. Demonstrating independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions; meeting established productivity standards; performing concurrent documentation. Maintaining collaborative relationships with co-workers to effectively support clients. Participating in emergency activities as assigned. Maintaining required training, licensure, and/or certification. Maintaining confidentiality of privileged information and adhering to client privacy laws. Demonstrating sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures. Adhering to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality. May transport clients using an agency-owned vehicle. Providing skill building and case management supports to clients in the community; working collaboratively with other clinical staff. Works during assigned business hours, allowing for flexibility in the schedule. Requirements
Completion of a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field; one year of behavioral health experience is preferred but not required. Attendance at our paid new hire HR orientation is required. Supplemental Information
The DuPage County Health Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit Benefits for Employees on our Careers Page for more information. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits. Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at DuPage County Government Employee Benefits. Medical Insurance: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults. Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you. Vision Discounts & Insurance: A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available. Prescription Plans: Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton. Dental Insurance: The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish. Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs. Life Insurance: All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children. Disability Insurance: Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits. DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit Benefits for Employees on our Careers Page for more information. Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes or No Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes or No What is your bachelor's and/or master's degree in? Required Question DuPage County Health Department is located at 111 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois, 60187. For more information, contact us at (630) 221-7555 or (630) 682-7400. Visit our website at
www.dupagehealth.org .