Community Health Resources·Manchester, Connecticut
The Community Support Specialist provides direct assistance to individuals with serious mental illness to help them live independently and achieve recovery goals. Responsibilities include coordinating care, teaching daily living skills, conducting assessments, and providing advocacy for clinical and housing services.
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Job title: Community Support Specialist II
Employment type: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Scheduled hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Program/Location: Community Support Program, Manchester CT
PC#: 1626
About the program: Community Support Program
The Community Support Program is a community-based rehab model designed to assist persons with serious mental illness to live independently.
Community Support Specialists provide assistance with learning skills to live independently, accessing community resources, finding appropriate and affordable housing, receipt of entitlements, linking with appropriate treatment sources, coordination of care with collateral providers, assistance with money management (including representative payee or conservatorship, if necessary) and any other goals they have for their recovery.
Community Support Specialists can function as a liaison with services to the state acute care facility as well as general hospitals as necessary.
Community Support Specialists attempt to teach clients the skills necessary for that individual to meet their own needs.
Community Support Specialists provide advocacy services for their clients to receive appropriate clinical services, housing benefits and human rights.
The Community Support Program can be time limited or long-term, based on the needs/LOCUS score of the client.
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!
$19.2850/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 education and 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
In Connecticut, Community Support Specialist roles are often tied to steady need in community-based care and support services, especially for candidates with direct experience serving the identified population. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, a valid driver’s license, and prior hands-on work with similar clients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight relevant population experience and reliable transportation.