Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills
• Provide services from a strengths-based, person-centered approach, integrating all dimensions of wellness
• Aid in accessing essential resources like housing, medical care, education, and recovery supports
• Support clients in developing and maintaining personal and community-based support systems
• Collaborate with care teams including clinicians, peer specialists, and healthcare providers
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and complete required reporting
• Conduct outreach and re-engagement efforts when needed
• Collect and process urine drug screens
• Provide client transportation as clinically indicated

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• High School/GED required
• Associate’s*/Bachelor’s/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred
• Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:
• Qualified addiction professional
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education’s database of accredited schools at
• 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.
• Required A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required

What You'll Bring

• Committed to supporting recovery with empathy, respect, and consistency
• Confident working one-on-one with clients in homes, communities, and clinical settings
• Strong communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative teamwork and care coordination values
• Comfortable navigating community resources and advocating on behalf of clients
• Ability to adapt your approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each person
• New to the human services field or bring prior experience — either way, eager to learn and grow through our extensive training and support