Community Support Specialist

Brightli • St Louis, MO

3d

About The Position

The Community Support Specialist plays a powerful role in helping individuals build stability, independence, and long-term wellbeing within their communities. This position offers the opportunity to create meaningful change by empowering adults to strengthen daily living skills, connect with vital resources, and work toward personal recovery goals. As part of a compassionate, collaborative team, you will help individuals and families navigate challenges while fostering hope, resilience, and self-sufficiency. The Community Support Specialist provides community-based mental health services through individualized planning, evidence-based interventions, and coordination with families, providers, and community partners. This role focuses on strengths-based support, skill-building, and recovery-oriented services designed to help individuals thrive in their everyday environments. This position offers… · 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 · Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce · Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling OR...
• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution OR....
• 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. OR....
• Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
• Reliable transportation required for transporting clients in personal vehicle
• Successful completion of background checks including criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks
• Ability to obtain required trainings and certifications to meet DMH standards
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with adults and their families while maintaining professional boundaries
• Knowledge of community resources, case management principles, and confidentiality laws related to behavioral health

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services to adults through assessment, treatment planning, and intervention implementation
• Collaborate with clients and families to develop individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans
• Utilize strengths-based and evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, and DBT-informed strategies
• Deliver behavioral interventions that promote skill-building, emotional regulation, and resilience
• Coordinate care with community partners such as primary care providers, psychiatrists, and local organizations
• Prepare for and facilitate PSR group sessions aligned with treatment plan goals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, progress, and outcomes in accordance with organizational standards
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure coordinated care
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, and key community stakeholders
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, reporting, and participation in team efforts
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

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
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees