Community Support Specialist (Behavioral Health) - Monthly Bonus Available

4 days ago
District of Columbia$43K - $50.5KFull TimeBehavioral Health
✓ No Call

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join McClendon Center as a Community Support Specialist – Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide support during transition from different types of housing.
  • Provide education, support and consultation to consumers’ families and support system as appropriate.
  • Provide external monitoring and support when consumers are engaged in services with other agencies.
  • Provide advocacy and support for consumers as they navigate social, governmental and community systems.

Requirements

  • High school diploma required.
  • One (1) to four (4) years of experience in a social services or nonprofit environment. Experience in a mental health or similar agency is highly desired.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as required, including evenings and weekends. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to coordinate with a multi

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $43K - $50.5K
  • 20 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with McClendon Center in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionService Plan DevelopmentBenefit Application AssistanceCommunity Resource UtilizationMedication MonitoringPublic Transportation TrainingDocumentationProgress Note WritingCrisis Plan DevelopmentAdvocacyTeam CollaborationEthical PracticesElectronic Medical Record NavigationOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationMulti-tasking
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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Community Support Specialist (Behavioral Health) - Monthly Bonus Available at McClendon Center a 2.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This position offers no on-call requirements.

Compensation: $43K - $50.5K.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Key skills for this role include Crisis Intervention, Service Plan Development, Benefit Application Assistance, Community Resource Utilization, Medication Monitoring.

Benefits include 100% employer paid health, dental and wellness, Four weeks of combined sick and vacation leave, 403(b) retirement employer contributions, Incentive programs, Tuition stipend.

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Benefits & Perks

100% employer paid health, dental and wellness
Four weeks of combined sick and vacation leave
403(b) retirement employer contributions
Incentive programs
Tuition stipend
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago