Community Support Specialist - Youth

Compass Health Network • St. Peters, MO

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About The Position

The Community Support Specialist – Youth provides personalized, strengths-based support to young people and their families in their homes and community settings. The role helps youth and caregivers build resilience, navigate challenges, and make progress toward wellness goals while serving as a trusted advocate, resource, and ally. Services are based on individualized Wellness Plans and include family engagement, coaching, skill-building, connection to community resources, crisis support, safety planning, and collaboration with the client’s integrated care team. The position is full-time and benefit eligible. It requires travel within the community to meet with clients and families, and the schedule may flex to meet client needs; some evenings and weekends are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must qualify for the position based on overall CSS requirements through at least one of the listed pathways: qualified addiction professional; bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university; any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; four years of qualifying experience; or an Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the department.
• Qualifying experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required.
• Compassion, patience, and energy in interactions.
• Comfort working in the field and meeting families in their homes or community settings.
• Ability to balance teamwork with independent work.
• Clear communication and ability to build trust with clients, families, and professional partners.
• Adaptability, a solution-focused approach, and motivation to make a difference.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field is preferred.
• Both experienced candidates and those new to the human services field are welcome to apply.

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.
• Flex the schedule based on client needs, including some evenings and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED