Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWarsaw, Benton County, Missouri, 65355, United States
About the Role
As a Community Support Specialist (Internal Title: Community Support Specialist CSTAR), you will join a dynamic care team dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. This full-time, Monday–Friday position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference by providing holistic, community-based services designed to empower clients to achieve their wellness and recovery goals.
The role is ideal for someone passionate about substance use recovery who thrives in a team-centered, mission-driven environment. You will work closely with clients to help them regain stability and build independent, healthy lives, whether in their homes, communities, or clinical settings. This position is perfect for those eager to build practical skills in the behavioral health field while engaging in hands-on client support.
Day in the Life
Your work will be defined by a strengths-based, person-centered approach that integrates all dimensions of wellness. You will deliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills. A significant part of your day involves collaborating with care teams—including clinicians, peer specialists, and healthcare providers—to ensure coordinated care.
You will assist clients in accessing essential resources such as housing, medical care, education, and recovery supports, while helping them develop and maintain personal and community-based support systems. The role also includes conducting outreach and re-engagement efforts, collecting and processing urine drug screens, and providing client transportation as clinically indicated. Travel and driving are essential functions of this position, requiring a valid driver's license and adherence to agency-established automobile coverage.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are committed to supporting recovery with empathy, respect, and consistency. Whether you are new to the human services field or bringing prior experience, we value your eagerness to learn and grow through our extensive training and support. You should feel confident working one-on-one with clients and possess strong communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
A successful candidate values collaborative teamwork and care coordination, is comfortable navigating community resources, and is ready to advocate on behalf of clients. You will adapt your approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each person you serve.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Warsaw, Benton County, Missouri, 65355, United States
Warsaw, Missouri
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDeliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills
- check_circleProvide services using a strengths-based, person-centered approach integrating all dimensions of wellness
- check_circleAssist clients in accessing essential resources like housing, medical care, education, and recovery supports
- check_circleSupport clients in developing and maintaining personal and community-based support systems
- check_circleCollaborate with care teams including clinicians, peer specialists, and healthcare providers
- check_circleMaintain timely and accurate documentation and complete required reporting
- check_circleConduct outreach and re-engagement efforts when needed
- check_circleCollect and process urine drug screens
- check_circleProvide client transportation as clinically indicated
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School/GED required
- verifiedAssociate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree in human service-related field preferred
- verifiedValid driver's license
- verifiedAgency-established minimum automobile coverage required
Nice to Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a human service-related field.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Substance Use Recovery, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Urine Drug Screens, Client Transportation.
Education: High School/GED required; Associate's degree in a human service-related field preferred; Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery at Compass Health Network
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In this Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery at Compass Health Network role, you will deliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills; provide services using a strengths-based, person-centered approach integrating all dimensions of wellness; assist clients in accessing essential resources like housing, medical care, education, and recovery supports; and support clients in developing and maintaining personal and community-based support systems.
What are the requirements for this Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery role?expand_more
To qualify for the Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery at Compass Health Network position, applicants should have: High School/GED required; Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree in human service-related field preferred; Valid driver's license; and Agency-established minimum automobile coverage required.
Where is the Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery role at Compass Health Network located?expand_more
Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery at Compass Health Network is based in Warsaw, Benton County, Missouri, 65355, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Compass Health Network has listed this Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery role as on-site.
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Candidates for Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery at Compass Health Network should have mid level.
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Key skills for Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery at Compass Health Network include Substance Use Recovery; Mental Health; Behavioral Health; Urine Drug Screens; and Client Transportation.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School/GED required; Associate's degree in a human service-related field preferred; and Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
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Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery at Compass Health Network is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.