Community Support Specialist - Youth

Compass Health Network • Warrensburg, 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 home and community settings. The role helps youth and caregivers build resilience, navigate challenges, and make lasting changes as part of their wellness journey. The specialist provides coaching, skill-building, resource access, family engagement, and crisis support, while collaborating with the client’s integrated care team and other child-serving systems. The position involves community travel, including visits to clients’ homes, and a flexible schedule based on client needs, with some evenings and weekends 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 options: qualified addiction professional; 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 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 required.
• Agency-established minimum automobile coverage required.
• Bring compassion, patience, and energy to interactions.
• Be comfortable working in the field and meeting families in their homes or community settings.
• Be able to balance teamwork with independent work.
• Communicate clearly and build trust with clients, families, and professional partners.
• Be adaptable, solution-focused, and motivated by making a difference.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• Experience in the human services field; applicants new to the field are also welcome.

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