Job Code: 2025-LAMAR-CY-CSS-04.08

County: Lamar

City: Purvis

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

   

 

Summary:

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking an energetic and motivated Community Support Specialist to work with children and adolescents in Lamar County. Position is located in Purvis, MS. The Community Support Specialist position plays an important role in providing individualized support and guidance to assist with daily challenges for youth in Lamar County. 

 

 

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare required

Reliable transportation to provide community services required

Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required

Must have auto insurance with liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 30 days of hire

Must be eligible to obtain DMH case management certification within 90 days of hire

Excellent communications skills required

Experience working with children and adolescents preferred

Case management experience preferred

 

Responsibilities:

Conducts wraparound meetings with family.

Provides advocacy, consultation and educational services to PBMHR consumers.

Provides outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention and crisis intervention services.

Provides services for the family through home, school, or other community visits.

Documents all services provided through electronic medical records by using collaborative documentation.