Canopy Children's Solutions
Community Support Specialist - MYPAC - Hattiesburg, MS
Canopy Children's Solutions, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400
Community Support Specialist - MYPAC - Hattiesburg, MS
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Community Support Specialist - MYPAC - Hattiesburg, MS
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Canopy Children’s Solutions .
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. We employ a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
The voice of our children and families always comes first
Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
We take great joy in service to others
Our families and communities deserve our very best
Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2026‑2027. We build a healthy work culture within our teams, focusing on trust and the collective goal of helping kids thrive.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
403b Retirement Plan with Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO/Vacation
Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
Community Support Specialist Overview
The Community Support Specialist (CSS) is a vital care service based on the individual needs of children and their families.
The CSS is responsible for delivering an array of accommodating community services, assessing and linking children and families with social, educational, vocational, and recreational services.
Collaboratively working with children and families, the CSS provides precise, measurable and individual services that focus on the child’s and family’s abilities to assimilate within their community as well as to identify and access community services.
The CSS reflects MCHS’ core values; work functions are comprehensive and include, but are not limited to, identifying and accessing needed community services, implementing evidence-based practices specific to individual children and families, connecting them within their communities, and tracking their progress.
Job Responsibilities
Assists children and families to gain access to needed community support services including education, medical, social, vocational, recreational, therapeutic and other social services.
Assesses the strengths and service needs of the children and families.
Develops specific, measurable, individualized interventions and services to meet needs and measure progress.
Provides transportation for families in a safe and responsible manner.
Directs services in the home, school and community whenever possible.
Provides and coordinates social services that are child focused and build on the family and community strengths.
Provides crisis intervention services as needed within the scope of role and competency.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive, up-to-date community support resource manual.
Professional Standards
Implements service interventions based on the ISP and documents in Evolv.
Implements evidence-based practices and interventions when possible.
Completes necessary documentation for each child and family based on program guidelines.
Demonstrates flexibility and works with the family based on their schedule, availability and convenience, which may require working some evenings and weekends.
Administrative Support
Attends weekly staff meetings.
Works in collaboration with supervisor, therapist, and other MCHS staff to monitor progress.
Assists with aftercare planning to ensure referrals are made, appointments made, and services available/accessible.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and at least two years of experience working directly with children and families.
Must meet the minimum requirements to be certified through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health as a Community Support Specialist.
Demonstrates competence in implementing evidence-based practices, best practices working with children and families.
Demonstrates competence in completing reports related to payment for services provided.
Computer skills required.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend hours, as needed.
Must be at least 23 years of age, have a valid Mississippi driver license, a good driving record, proof of legally appropriate auto liability insurance, and be willing to use a personal vehicle for agency business.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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Community Support Specialist - MYPAC - Hattiesburg, MS
role at
Canopy Children’s Solutions .
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. We employ a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
The voice of our children and families always comes first
Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
We take great joy in service to others
Our families and communities deserve our very best
Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2026‑2027. We build a healthy work culture within our teams, focusing on trust and the collective goal of helping kids thrive.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
403b Retirement Plan with Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO/Vacation
Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
Community Support Specialist Overview
The Community Support Specialist (CSS) is a vital care service based on the individual needs of children and their families.
The CSS is responsible for delivering an array of accommodating community services, assessing and linking children and families with social, educational, vocational, and recreational services.
Collaboratively working with children and families, the CSS provides precise, measurable and individual services that focus on the child’s and family’s abilities to assimilate within their community as well as to identify and access community services.
The CSS reflects MCHS’ core values; work functions are comprehensive and include, but are not limited to, identifying and accessing needed community services, implementing evidence-based practices specific to individual children and families, connecting them within their communities, and tracking their progress.
Job Responsibilities
Assists children and families to gain access to needed community support services including education, medical, social, vocational, recreational, therapeutic and other social services.
Assesses the strengths and service needs of the children and families.
Develops specific, measurable, individualized interventions and services to meet needs and measure progress.
Provides transportation for families in a safe and responsible manner.
Directs services in the home, school and community whenever possible.
Provides and coordinates social services that are child focused and build on the family and community strengths.
Provides crisis intervention services as needed within the scope of role and competency.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive, up-to-date community support resource manual.
Professional Standards
Implements service interventions based on the ISP and documents in Evolv.
Implements evidence-based practices and interventions when possible.
Completes necessary documentation for each child and family based on program guidelines.
Demonstrates flexibility and works with the family based on their schedule, availability and convenience, which may require working some evenings and weekends.
Administrative Support
Attends weekly staff meetings.
Works in collaboration with supervisor, therapist, and other MCHS staff to monitor progress.
Assists with aftercare planning to ensure referrals are made, appointments made, and services available/accessible.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and at least two years of experience working directly with children and families.
Must meet the minimum requirements to be certified through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health as a Community Support Specialist.
Demonstrates competence in implementing evidence-based practices, best practices working with children and families.
Demonstrates competence in completing reports related to payment for services provided.
Computer skills required.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend hours, as needed.
Must be at least 23 years of age, have a valid Mississippi driver license, a good driving record, proof of legally appropriate auto liability insurance, and be willing to use a personal vehicle for agency business.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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