Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Department : FQHC CSTAR Substance Use

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Harrisonville - Galaxie Avenue

Reporting To : Sarah Cicero

Compensation : $25.54 - $26.81 / hour

Description

Support Recovery and Resilience as a Community Support Specialist

Be a part of a dynamic care team helping individuals in their recovery journey from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. As a Community Support Specialist (Internal Title : Community Support Specialist CSTAR), you'll provide holistic, community-based services designed to empower clients to achieve their wellness goals. This full-time, Monday-Friday position offers the chance to make a lasting difference by supporting individuals in regaining stability and building independent, healthy lives.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about substance use recovery, enjoys hands-on client engagement, and thrives in a team-centered, mission-driven environment. If you're looking to work closely with clients while building practical skills in the behavioral health field, this role is a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills
• Provide services from a strengths-based, person-centered approach, integrating all dimensions of wellness
• Assist with accessing essential resources like housing, medical care, education, and recovery supports
• Support clients in developing and maintaining personal and community-based support systems
• Collaborate with care teams including clinicians, peer specialists, and healthcare providers
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and complete required reporting
• Conduct outreach and re-engagement efforts when needed
• Collect and process urine drug screens
• Provide client transportation as clinically indicated
• Participate in RCORP grant outreach activities as applicable
• Travel and driving are essential functions of this position

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School / GED required

Associate's

WORK EXPERIENCE

Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed :

A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required

You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You :