Community Support Specialist - Adapt
Compass Health Network
26 - 27 / year
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Description
Help others in their journey toward recovery and wellness.
Join our team as a Community Support Specialist, partnering with adults to support behavioral health and substance use recovery goals. In this role, you’ll provide personalized, community-based support — meeting clients where they are: in their homes, in the office, and out in the community.
You'll help individuals set and achieve recovery goals, develop daily living skills, access vital services, and build supportive relationships — all while working as part of a collaborative, integrated care team. This position requires regular driving and transportation of clients as part of service delivery.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about mental health, enjoys hands-on work in the community, and thrives on building relationships. If you're looking for purpose-driven work that directly impacts families, you’ll find it here.
This position is based at Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with clients and families using a motivational, strengths-based approach to support progress toward recovery and resiliency goals.
- Provide individualized, holistic services addressing all dimensions of wellness, including physical, mental, and social health.
- Assist clients in developing and achieving goals outlined in their Wellness Plans, including accessing needed services such as healthcare, housing, financial support, and community resources.
- Offer education and skill-building to promote independence in daily living, symptom management, and recovery.
- Collaborate closely with integrated health team members and community partners to ensure coordinated, culturally responsive care.
- Support clients through transitions such as hospitalization and discharge planning, maintaining regular communication to promote continuity of care.
- Complete timely documentation and uphold service and quality standards in alignment with agency guidelines.
- Provide transportation and other direct supports as clinically appropriate. Driving is an essential function of this position.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/GED required
- Associate’s* or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
- 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
- Bring relevant experience working with adults or behavioral health populations
- Are comfortable traveling to homes and community locations
- Communicate with empathy, adapt easily, and enjoy being part of a collaborative care team
- Possess excellent time management and writing skills
- Enjoy meeting new people
- New to the social services field and eager to learn and gain experience
About this role
Compass Health Network's Adapt subsidiary is seeking a Community Support Specialist to work directly with adults in recovery from behavioral health and substance use challenges. You'll provide flexible, personalized support across multiple settings—clients' homes, the office, and community spaces—helping them build daily living skills, access resources, and work toward recovery goals as part of an integrated care team. The role requires a valid driver's license and regular transportation of clients, so comfort with community-based travel is essential.
To qualify, you'll need at least a high school diploma and must meet one of several pathways: a bachelor's degree in human services, four years of relevant experience working with mental health or substance use populations, an associate's degree in behavioral health support, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position values empathy, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across a care team while maintaining thorough documentation.
This full-time, benefits-eligible role based on Chouteau Avenue pays $26–27 per hour and suits someone genuinely interested in hands-on recovery support work. It's a good entry point if you're new to social services but motivated to learn, or a natural fit if you already have experience in behavioral health or community-based care.
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