Community Support Specialist

Compass Health Network - Saint Peters, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Peters, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist plays a crucial role in providing integrated, holistic, community-based support services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. This position focuses on empowering clients through individualized education, goal setting, and resource access, ultimately supporting their recovery and wellness journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group education services based on clients' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Assist clients in developing Wellness Plans and achieving their recovery goals.
• Support clients in accessing public services such as financial aid, housing, and emergency assistance.
• Maintain contact with hospitalized clients and participate in discharge planning.
• Educate clients on daily living skills, employment, symptom management, and budgeting.
• Help clients build personal support systems involving family, guardians, and recovery communities.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with necessary documentation.
• Re-engage clients who have unexcused absences from the CSTAR program.
• Meet service provision expectations and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate with integrated health team members regarding client wellness and medication adherence.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• At least four years of experience in a relevant field if no degree is obtained.
• At least two years of experience required if an Associate's degree is the highest education obtained.
• At least one year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelor's degree is the highest education obtained.
• Experience working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities is essential.
• A valid driver's license and minimum automobile coverage as established by the agency.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community-based support services.
• Knowledge of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.

Benefits

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