Community Support Specialist ITCD

**Empower Recovery in Every Dimension as a Community Support Specialist – ITCD**Be part of a dynamic care team supporting adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. As a Community Support Specialist on the Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders (ITCD) team, you’ll walk alongside clients in their recovery journey—connecting them to resources, building skills, and promoting whole-person wellness in real-life settings. **About the ITCD Program:** The **Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (ITCD)** program provides specialized, person-centered care for individuals experiencing both mental health and substance use disorders. Through a holistic, team-based approach, the program focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—by integrating behavioral health and addiction services into a unified treatment plan. **This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:** - Is passionate about recovery-oriented, client-driven work in community-based environments - Wants to support individuals facing complex behavioral health and substance use challenges - Values holistic, integrated care that focuses on strength, resilience, and long-term stability ### Key Responsibilities - Delivering individualized, stage-matched support grounded in motivational and strength-based approaches - Supporting clients in developing and achieving personalized recovery goals across all dimensions of wellness - Coordinating services across mental health, physical health, and substance use treatment domains - Providing skill-building in daily living, symptom management, housing, education, and employment - Connecting clients to essential services including healthcare, benefits, and housing resources - Assisting with crisis planning, discharge coordination, and collaboration with families and other systems - Facilitating or co-facilitating group services such as early recovery, WRAP, and family support - Collaborating closely with the ITCD team, including medical and clinical providers, to ensure integrated, high-quality care - Providing transportation support and accompanying clients to appointments when needed ### Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • High School/GED required • Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred **WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed: o Qualified addiction professional; o Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education’s database of accredited schools at http:/ope.ed.gov/accreditation; o Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; o Four years of qualifying experience; or o Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health. • Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities. • A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required **You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:** - See the potential in every person and believe in recovery, no matter where someone starts - Are confident navigating both behavioral health and substance use treatment systems - Excel in flexible, community-based work that blends advocacy, coaching, and coordination - Are motivated by making a tangible difference in clients’ everyday lives - Enjoy working as part of an integrated team that values collaboration and continuous learning