Community Support Worker (CSW)
About The Position
Community Support Worker (CSW) Las Cruces, NM Change Lives. Build Community. Love Where You Work. Do you have a big heart, strong people skills, and a passion for helping others succeed? Are you the kind of person who knows where to find resources, solutions, and hope sometimes all in the same day? If so, Southwest Family Guidance Center wants YOU on our team as a Community Support Worker in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is not a desk job. This is a make-a-difference, meet-people-where-they-are, feel-good-at-the-end-of-the-day kind of role. What You'll Be Doing (AKA Your Superpowers) Supporting children, adults, and families as they work toward personal goals Helping clients build life skills, confidence, and independence Connecting people to community resources like housing, education, employment, and healthcare Advocating for clients and helping them navigate systems (yes, even the tricky ones) Collaborating with schools, providers, and community partners Showing up with compassion, encouragement, and a belief that people can thrive No two days look the same and that's part of the magic What You Bring With You A bachelor's degree in a related field (Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or similar) Experience working with diverse populations Strong communication skills and a genuine love for helping others Cultural awareness, empathy, and professionalism Reliable transportation and comfort working in the community Flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends Why You'll Love Working Here Flexible scheduling (because life happens) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Gym membership to keep your body moving and your stress levels down 401(k) with employer contribution future you will be grateful Paid time off, sick leave, and flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) we care about your well-being, too Why Southwest Family Guidance Center? Because we believe meaningful work should also feel supportive, positive, and human. We're a team that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and celebrating wins big and small. When our staff is supported, our community thrives. If you're ready to do work that matters and be part of something bigger, apply today. Southwest Family Guidance Center is waiting for you
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field (Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or similar)
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Strong communication skills and a genuine love for helping others
- Cultural awareness, empathy, and professionalism
- Reliable transportation and comfort working in the community
- Flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends
Responsibilities
- Supporting children, adults, and families as they work toward personal goals
- Helping clients build life skills, confidence, and independence
- Connecting people to community resources like housing, education, employment, and healthcare
- Advocating for clients and helping them navigate systems (yes, even the tricky ones)
- Collaborating with schools, providers, and community partners
- Showing up with compassion, encouragement, and a belief that people can thrive
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling (because life happens)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Gym membership to keep your body moving and your stress levels down
- 401(k) with employer contribution future you will be grateful
- Paid time off, sick leave, and flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) we care about your well-being, too
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
