Community Support Specialist

United States·Santa FeFull-Time / Part-Time / Contractmid

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Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus 1 year of experience working with SMI adults; or,

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TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders’ commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization.

What We Offer

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We don’t just care for our clients; we care for our employees. In addition to competitive wages, TeamBuilders offers one of the most robust benefit packages in the industry.

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Full-time status and eligibility for a full array of benefits begin at just 30 hours per week:

✓TeamBuilders pays up to 89% of your medical premiums (BCBSNM) with an employee contribution as low as $39.60 per bi-weekly pay period!

✓TeamBuilders covers 75% of the total premium cost for both Dental and Vision, leaving you with just a 25% contribution (as low as $3.00 per bi-weekly pay period for dental and as low as $0.73 bi-weekly for vision).

✓Vacation Leave: Tiered accrual, the longer you stay, the more you earn, and it rolls over!;

✓Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked (all staff);

✓10 Paid Holidays: Full 8-hour days or 80 hours of paid holiday time for full-time employees (prorated for part-time regular employees); and,

✓Maternity/Paternity Leave: 40 hours of paid Parental Leave (prorated for part-time regular employees); and,

✓Bereavement Leave: 40 hours of paid Funeral Leave (prorated for part-time regular employees).

✓$200.00 reimbursement for license exam fees and prep materials

✓$250.00 reimbursement for initial and annual professional license renewal fees

✓$250.00 reimbursement for continuing education fees

✓Refer a successful hire and earn up to a $500.00 referral bonus!

✓401(k) Match: 50% employer match of the first 6% of income contributed (up to 3% additional pre-tax compensation) after one year of service with a minimum of 1,000 hrs worked;

✓Voluntary Life & Disability: Comprehensive coverage options to protect you and your family; and,

✓Student Loan Repayment: All TeamBuilders locations are HRSA-approved NHSC sites. You may be eligible for federal NHSC Loan Repayment programs worth up to $250,000.00 toward your educational debt.

We utilize a transparent Pay-for-Performance (P4P) model because we believe your dedication and hard work should be directly rewarded. At TeamBuilders, we recognize you as a professional with the capacity to drive your own career, dictate your own schedule, and maximize your earnings.

Empowered Earnings & Flexible Scheduling: Our system is designed to reward engagement and therapeutic impact while giving you the freedom to manage your own time. The more direct care you provide, the more you earn. It’s that simple.
Compensation for Every Minute: We value every aspect of your professional contribution. While direct care earns our highest rates, you are also fully compensated for travel, administrative tasks, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.

If you’re passionate about serving New Mexico’s communities and want a career that supports your professional growth and personal well-being, we want to hear from you!

Must meet one of the following minimum education and experience requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus 1 year of experience working with SMI adults; or,

Associate degree in a human services related field plus 2 years of experience working with SMI adults; or,

High School Diploma or General Education Development plus 3 years of experience working with SMI adults; or,

Meets the minimum requirements as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) by the State of New Mexico.

Experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.

Obtained a Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI).

Maintains certifications in First Aid and CPR.

Maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).

Demonstrated skills in teaching the curriculum to consumer family members.

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service area.