Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Compass Health Network•Festus, MO

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About The Position

The Community Support Specialist provides holistic, community-based services to individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. The role helps clients pursue wellness and recovery goals, regain stability, and build independent, healthy lives through hands-on, individualized and group support. The specialist works as part of a collaborative care team and may engage with clients in homes, communities, and clinical settings. Travel and driving are essential functions. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must qualify for the position under at least one of the stated CSS qualification options: qualified addiction professional; a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university; any four-year degree or a combination of higher education and qualifying experience; four years of qualifying experience; or an Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree designated by the Department of Mental Health.
Qualifying experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
Valid driver’s license required.
Agency-established minimum automobile coverage required.

Nice To Haves

Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in a human service-related field preferred.
Empathy, respect, and consistency in supporting recovery.
Confidence working one-on-one with clients in homes, communities, and clinical settings.
Strong communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate and coordinate care with a team.
Comfort navigating community resources and advocating for clients.
Ability to adapt services to each person’s needs and goals.
Interest in learning and growing through training and support; prior human services experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills.
Provide services using a strengths-based, person-centered approach that integrates all dimensions of wellness.
Assist clients in accessing resources such as 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 drive as essential functions of the position.