Community Support Specialist - Substance Use

$51,043 - $53,685/Yr

Compass Health Network - Union, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Union, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist provides integrated, holistic community support services for adults with substance use disorders. This role involves being an active member of the client's integrated health team and acting as a liaison to other wellness team members, both internally and externally. The position is full-time and offers competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Use a motivational, stage-matched approach to provide individualized services based on strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences identified collaboratively with the client/family.
• Assist clients in identifying strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences regarding mental illness/substance use and participate in the development of the initial wellness plan.
• Provide services from a holistic perspective, incorporating coaching surrounding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, focusing on each domain of wellness, including physical and mental health.
• Assist clients with referrals to public services and additional providers, including financial, housing, emergency assistance, and food.
• Maintain contact with clients who are hospitalized, participate in discharge planning, and communicate with all involved providers in developing aftercare plans.
• Provide education and skill-building in areas such as daily living skills, employment/education, symptom management, communication/relationships, budgeting, and maintaining a residence.
• Assist clients with developing personal support systems, including work with family members, legal guardians, and recovery communities.
• Meet service provision expectations per client needs and company guidelines, completing documentation and paperwork within the required timeframe.
• Assist clients with transportation as clinically indicated, as driving is an essential function of the position.
• Collect and process urine drug screens.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• At least four (4) years of experience working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities if no degree has been obtained.
• At least two (2) years of experience required if an Associate's degree is the highest education obtained.
• At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service bachelor's degree is the highest education obtained.
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a community health setting.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery processes.
• Skills in motivational interviewing and client engagement.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Loan repayment program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement