Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery
Compass Health Network
26 - 27 / year
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Description
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
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Associate’s*/Bachelor’s/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred
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
- 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
About this role
Compass Health Network is seeking a Community Support Specialist to work directly with individuals navigating recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Based on the Truman Boulevard location, this full-time Monday–Friday position involves delivering individualized and group support centered on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills. You'll help clients access housing, medical care, education, and other essential resources; build personal support systems; and coordinate with clinicians and peer specialists. The role includes conducting outreach, processing drug screens, providing transportation, and maintaining documentation—all grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered approach.
To qualify, you'll need a high school diploma or GED and meet one of several pathways: a four-year degree in any field, an Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support, four years of qualifying experience working with people with mental illness or substance use disorders, or equivalent combinations of education and relevant work history. A valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance are required, as travel and driving are essential to the job. The salary range is $26,000–$27,000 annually.
This role suits someone with genuine commitment to recovery work, strong interpersonal skills, and comfort operating in diverse settings—clients' homes, communities, and clinical spaces. Whether you're entering the behavioral health field or bringing prior experience, Compass Health Network emphasizes training and support to help you develop in the role.
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