Community Support Specialist - Adult
About the Role
Join our team as a Community Support Specialist, partnering with adults to support behavioral health and substance use recovery goals. In this role, you’ll provide personalized, community-based support — meeting clients where they are: in their homes, in the office, and out in the community. You'll help individuals set and achieve recovery goals, develop daily living skills, access vital services, and build supportive relationships — all while working as part of a collaborative, integrated care team. This position requires regular driving and transportation of clients as part of service delivery.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position offering purpose-driven work that directly impacts families.
Responsibilities
- Support clients in reaching their personal recovery and wellness goals
- Provide coaching and education on life skills, health, and community resources
- Help clients access housing, healthcare, employment, and other essential services
- Work closely with healthcare providers, families, and community partners
- Assist with appointments and provide transportation as clinically needed
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation
Requirements
- High School/GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
- Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the following:
- Qualified addiction professional
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university
- Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience
- Four years of qualifying experience
- Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health
- Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities
- Valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required
Skills & Attributes
- Bring relevant experience working with adults or behavioral health populations
- Comfortable traveling to homes and community locations
- Communicate with empathy, adapt easily, and enjoy being part of a collaborative care team
- Possess excellent time management and writing skills
- Enjoy meeting new people
- New to the social services field and eager to learn
Pay
$26.04 - $27.31 / hour
Benefits
Benefits eligible