Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

**Support Recovery and Resilience as a Community Support Specialist** Be a part of a dynamic care team helping individuals in their recovery journey from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. As a **Community Support Specialist** (*Internal Title: Community Support Specialist CSTAR)*, you’ll provide holistic, community-based services designed to empower clients to achieve their wellness and recovery goals. This full-time, Monday–Friday position offers the chance to make a lasting difference by supporting individuals in regaining stability and building independent, healthy lives. **This is a great opportunity for someone** who is passionate about substance use recovery, enjoys hands-on client engagement, and thrives in a team-centered, mission-driven environment. If you're looking to work closely with clients while building practical skills in the behavioral health field, this role is a strong fit. ### Key Responsibilities - Deliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills - Provide services from a strengths-based, person-centered approach, integrating all dimensions of wellness - Assist with accessing essential resources like housing, medical care, education, and recovery supports - Support clients in developing and maintaining personal and community-based support systems - Collaborate with care teams including clinicians, peer specialists, and healthcare providers - Maintain timely and accurate documentation and complete required reporting - Conduct outreach and re-engagement efforts when needed - Collect and process urine drug screens - Provide client transportation as clinically indicated - Travel and driving are essential functions of this position ### Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise High School/GED required Associate’s\*/Bachelor’s/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred **WORK EXPERIENCE** Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed: - Qualified addiction professional; - 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; - Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; - Four years of qualifying experience; or - 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:** - Are committed to supporting recovery with empathy, respect, and consistency - Feel confident working one-on-one with clients in homes, communities, and clinical settings - Bring strong communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills - Value collaborative teamwork and care coordination - Are comfortable navigating community resources and advocating on behalf of clients - Can adapt your approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each person - Are new to the human services field or bring prior experience — either way, you’re eager to learn and grow through our extensive training and support