Posted 07 August, 2026
Youth Community Support Specialist
Carle Health
Peoria, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Overview Provides behavioral health assessment and treatment planning, case management, support, education, and consultation for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns. Will provide crisis response and intervention as needed. Function as an effective team member and represent the agency in a professional manner. Qualifications Certifications: Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS); Professional License - Exempt/Not Required; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree: Counseling; Bachelor's Degree: Social Work; Bachelor's Degree: Related Field; Bachelor's Degree: Education, Work Experience: Responsibilities\n
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- Provides community-based/in-home behavioral health services for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns that interfere with their ability to manage symptoms and impact functioning. \n
- Provides transportation to client as clinically appropriate. \n
- Completes assessment and treatment plan with client. Request consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner. \n
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention, completes safety plan with client, and follows up with client following crisis situation. Coordinates with Mobile Crisis Response and other crisis service teams when clinically appropriate. \n
- Provides individual and group services to include, but not limited to, monitoring of daily living activities, assistance maintaining benefits and entitlements, assistance with employment and education, support to manage symptoms, skills training, advocacy for client's rights and preferences, assistance accessing resources, family support, coordination of services and care. \n
- Maintains records in accordance with organizational policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances. \n
- Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and client needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities. \n
