Community Support Specialist (Full-Time)

Job DetailsJob Location

• 435
• East
• Main
• Street,
• Ansonia,
• CT -
• Ansonia,
• CT 06401Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• High
• SchoolJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesBHcare is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join our team in our Ansonia Adult Outpatient Clinic! This role is all about helping clients build independence and achieve their goals through skill-building, motivational support, and connection to community resources. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this could be the opportunity for you. This is full-time position, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, with one day either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 11am-7pm.
• What
• You’ll Do:
• Provide individual and group sessions that promote life skills, recovery, education, employment readiness, and community involvement.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop person-centered recovery plans with clear, achievable goals.
• Deliver stage-wise interventions using the psychiatric rehabilitation skill-building model.
• Support young adults with daily living skills, health and wellness education, and self-advocacy.
• Provide crisis intervention, outreach, and ongoing support in both individual and group settings.
• Help clients connect with medical, psychiatric, and community appointments.
• Educate and collaborate with families, significant others, and community members to support recovery goals.
• Provide limited transportation while helping clients build their own transportation independence.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and recovery plans in compliance with agency standards.
• What
• We’re
• Looking
• For:
• A compassionate, reliable professional who wants to empower young adults toward independence.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in human services, behavioral health, or rehabilitation strongly preferred.