Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group community support services using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach.
• Partner with individuals to identify strengths, establish wellness goals, and support progress toward greater independence.
• Connect clients with healthcare, housing, financial, employment, educational, and other community resources.
• Teach and reinforce skills that promote daily living, wellness, recovery, and long-term stability.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary providers, family members, community partners, and other supports.
• Assist with care transitions, discharge planning, referrals, and ongoing engagement in services.
• Provide transportation and accompany clients to appointments when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain timely documentation, complete required screenings, and meet service delivery expectations.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health or medical emergencies while maintaining a safe environment.
• Deliver services in office, home, and community settings based on client needs.

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School/GED required
• Associate's/Bachelor'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; Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health; or Four years of qualifying experience
• Qualified addiction professional;
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field;
• Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience;
• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health; or
• Four years of qualifying experience
• All higher education degrees must be from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education's database of accredited schools.
• Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• A valid, unrestricted driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile insurance coverage required.

Licensure/Certification