Community Support Specialist - Adult Residential SUD Program

Brightli • St. Charles, MO

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping others build healthier, more independent lives? Join our compassionate and recovery-focused team as a Community Support Specialist, where you'll play a meaningful role in supporting adults working toward recovery from substance use disorders. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping individuals overcome challenges, build confidence, strengthen life skills, and achieve personal goals.
As a Community Support Specialist, you'll serve as a mentor, advocate, coach, and trusted support person for adults in recovery. You'll work closely with individuals to help them navigate daily challenges, build healthy coping skills, access community resources, and maintain progress toward treatment and recovery goals. Every day brings the opportunity to celebrate successes, encourage growth, and help individuals create brighter futures.
Whether you're starting your career in behavioral health or looking to expand your experience in human services, this position offers meaningful work, professional development, and the chance to be part of a team dedicated to changing lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling
• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution
• Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required.
• Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP)
• CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic behavioral health environment
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care
• Passion for helping individuals achieve greater independence, stability, and overall wellbeing

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, or other life barriers preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery-focused support services that help individuals achieve treatment goals and improve daily functioning
• Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement, resilience, self-advocacy, and long-term success
• Support individuals in developing healthy coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and independent living skills
• Utilize behavioral interventions and evidence-based approaches, including motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented practices
• Assist clients in accessing community resources, healthcare services, employment supports, educational opportunities, and other needed services
• Collaborate with treatment teams to identify client needs, develop service plans, and support coordinated care
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations while providing support and intervention within the scope of training
• Conduct outreach, engagement, and follow-up activities to promote continuity of care and ongoing participation in services
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of services, contacts, and client progress
• Monitor progress toward treatment goals and communicate relevant observations and recommendations to treatment team members
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, professional development opportunities, and quality improvement activities
• Represent the organization professionally while fostering positive relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and community partners

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level