Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

About the role

CompassHealthNetwork is hiring a full-time Community Support Specialist (internal title: Community Support Specialist CSTAR) to join a care team that helps people recover from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. The role provides holistic, community-based services that help clients reach their wellness and recovery goals. It is a Monday to Friday position, and travel and driving are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness and daily living skills
• Work from a strengths-based, person-centered approach covering all dimensions of wellness
• Help clients access housing, medical care, education and other recovery supports
• Support clients in building personal and community support systems
• Work with clinicians, peer specialists and healthcare providers
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete required reporting
• Carry out outreach and re-engagement when needed
• Collect and process urine drug screens and provide client transportation when clinically indicated

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required
• An Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree in a human services field is preferred
• Must qualify under one of the following: a qualified addiction professional; a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution; a four-year degree or combination of education and experience; four years of qualifying experience; or an Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support as designated by the Department of Mental Health
• Qualifying experience must include service to people with mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities
• A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage

Required skills

• Comfortable working one-on-one with clients in homes, communities and clinical settings
• Strong communication, follow-through and problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate community resources and advocate for clients