Community Support Specialist (Substance Use Disorder Recovery)

Brightli•St Louis, MO

About The Position

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist, where you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in your community who are working to overcome substance use disorders and achieve long-term recovery. In this role, you'll empower clients to build strong foundations for wellness and independence, utilizing evidence-based techniques to create personalized plans that address their specific needs related to addiction and mental health. You'll connect clients with local resources to foster growth, stability, and resilience, helping them navigate the recovery process. As a Community Support Specialist, you'll provide community-based services to adult clients struggling with substance use disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation. Your work will involve collaborating with clients and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote empowerment, skill-building, and relapse prevention. The Community Support Specialist position offers… All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field; OR...
Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; OR...
Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; OR...
Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from and approved academic institution; OR...
Four years of related qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
A heart for helping make people's lives better.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
Reliable means of transportation to transport clients in a personal vehicle.
If operating a company-owned vehicle, must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
If operating a company-owned 15 person passenger van, must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age.

Responsibilities

Provide community-based services to support clients in their recovery from substance use disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation
Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address addiction and co-occurring mental health needs
Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and harm reduction, incorporating evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy
Coordinate care with other service providers , including primary care physicians, community organizations, and peer support groups
Participate i n staff development activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to substance use disorder treatment and adult mental health services
Work collaboratively with team members to ensure effective coordination of care and support for clients
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client's care, including family members, healthcare providers, and community organizations
Prepare for and facilitate group sessions focused on recovery skills, relapse prevention, and wellness as pertinent to client treatment plan goals.
Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress

Benefits

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
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
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness