Community Support Specialist - Youth
About the role
To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $1,000.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission! Empower Youth and Families as a Community Support Specialist Make a difference where it matters most — in the lives of children and their families. As a Community Support Specialist – Youth, you’ll provide personalized, in-home and community-based support, helping young people and their caregivers build resilience, navigate challenges, and create lasting change. This is a unique opportunity to walk alongside families as a trusted advocate, resource, and ally in their wellness journey. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children’s mental health, enjoys hands-on work in the community, and thrives on building relationships. If you're looking for purpose-driven work that directly impacts families, you’ll find it here.
Responsibilities
- Deliver strengths-based, holistic services to youth and families based on individualized Wellness Plans
- Support family engagement and participation in the treatment process
- Provide coaching, skill-building, and access to community resources
- Collaborate with school staff, healthcare providers, and other child-serving systems
- Offer crisis support when needed and assist in developing safety plans
- Communicate regularly with the client’s integrated care team
- Document services accurately and timely in accordance with agency guidelines
- Travel within the community to meet with clients and families in their homes
Requirements
- High School/GED required
- Associate's* or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
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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