Community Support Specialist
Current•Provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, case management, and psycho-social rehabilitation.•Identifies risk factors related to relapse and develops relapse prevention plans and strategies.• Develop and review members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.•Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.•Coaches around the development of a functional, interpersonal support system Provide•Advocate with personal and administrative collaterals including family and significant others, medical care providers, and other agencies such as the SSA, DHS, and DOA.•Facilitate access to quality and stable housing Facilitate access to quality and stable housing with CHA, Catholic Charities, HUD, and other housing organizations.•Complete treatment plans with clients using the I Cans assessment tool