Community Support Associate

## Description
**Role and Responsibilities**

• Help the consumer to engage in activities in and around the community in conjunction with the objectives in the youth(s) individualized treatment plan.
• Provides assistance with homework to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Enforce behavior management plan as may be outlined in the medical record.
• Work with supervisors to develop, recruit CSA staff and enhance CSA services
• Research and outline a program of service that combines home therapy and Trauma Focused CBT.
• Attend training and supervisions.
• Research method of outcome management that can be tied to billable services across the BH and SA system and tracked using computer technology.
• Update yearly paperwork as needed on existing clients who are medication management only.
• Timely completion of medical records documentation as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Meet with an interdisciplinary team around consumers as needed.
• Successfully complete within 6 months of hire the department led or approved training program.
• Other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**

• Must have a High School Diploma or General equivalency diploma (GED).
• Have one year of full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health disorder or co-occurring disorder.

• **Physical Requirements**
• **\*** Must be capable of participating in recreational activities to meet the needs of children.
• **Special Requirements**

• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Ability to transport children (in Company vehicles) to activities.
• Must successfully pass criminal records check and urine drug screen.
• Must be certified in CPR (or get Certification upon hire).