Community Health Resources·Manchester, Connecticut
The specialist will provide intensive community-based treatment and rehabilitation to adults with serious persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include developing person-centered treatment plans, conducting functional assessments, and providing crisis intervention support.
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Job title: Community Support Specialist II
Employment type: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Scheduled hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, with one weekend 12pm-8:30pm, rotating weekends 10:30am-7pm
PC#: 1910
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) *Click here to learn more about the program! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxA0M6u5a50]
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be determined as requiring a high level of service needs.
About the Position: Community Support Specialist II
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or work experience required.
1+ years working with identified population preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required
Why Join CHR?
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
$19.285/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Candidates must possess at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. A valid driver's license is required, and at least one year of experience working with the identified population is preferred.
Market context
Community Support Specialist II roles on Assertive Community Treatment teams in Connecticut are typically driven by ongoing need for community-based behavioral health support and coordination. Competition often centers on candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, a valid driver’s license, and prior work with the identified population. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight direct population experience and reliable field-based availability.
