Community Support Specialist Youth

Description

Empower Youth and Families as a Community Support Specialist

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday. Evening appointments required, some weekends needed.

Make a difference where it matters most — in the lives of children and their families. As a Community Support Specialist – Youth , you’ll provide personalized, in-home and community-based support, helping young people and their caregivers build resilience, navigate challenges, and create lasting change. This is a unique opportunity to walk alongside families as a trusted advocate, resource, and ally in their wellness journey.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children’s mental health, enjoys hands-on work in the community, and thrives on building relationships. If you're looking for purpose-driven work that directly impacts families, you’ll find it here.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strengths-based, holistic services to youth and families based on individualized Wellness Plans
• Support family engagement and participation in the treatment process
• Provide coaching, skill-building, and access to community resources
• Collaborate with school staff, healthcare providers, and other child-serving systems
• Offer crisis support when needed and assist in developing safety plans
• Communicate regularly with the client’s integrated care team
• Document services accurately and timely in accordance with agency guidelines
• Travel within the community to meet with clients and families in their homes
• Flex your schedule based on client needs — some evenings and weekends required

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

WORK EXPERIENCE

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

You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You :

About Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri , allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission : Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Adapt of Missouri , a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization , it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us?

Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri , you’ll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

We offer :

Your Career, Your Impact

Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.