Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

About the Role

Be a part of a dynamic care team helping individuals in their recovery journey from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. As a Community Support Specialist, you’ll provide holistic, community-based services designed to empower clients to achieve their wellness and recovery goals. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about substance use recovery, enjoys hands-on client engagement, and thrives in a team-centered, mission-driven environment.

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
• Assist with 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
• Travel and driving are essential functions of this position

Requirements

• High School/GED required
• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred
• Must qualify for position based on one of the following:
  • Qualified addiction professional
  • Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited U.S. 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

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Are committed to supporting recovery with empathy, respect, and consistency
• Feel confident working one-on-one with clients in homes, communities, and clinical settings
• Bring strong communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills
• Value collaborative teamwork and care coordination
• Are comfortable navigating community resources and advocating on behalf of clients
• Can adapt your approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each person
• Are new to the human services field or bring prior experience — either way, you’re eager to learn and grow through extensive training and support

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday position.