Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery
Eldon, MOFull-timeSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Eldon, MO, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
Compass Health--Pathways seeks a Community Support Specialist to provide holistic, community-based support to people recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. The full-time, Monday–Friday role helps clients pursue wellness and recovery goals, regain stability, and build independent, healthy lives. The specialist works with clients and a care team, with travel and driving essential to the position.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job 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 and recovery 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 {#responsibilities-heading} - 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 - Travel and driving are essential functions of this position ## Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise {#skills-heading} High School/GED required Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred WORK EXPERIENCE Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed: - Qualified addiction professional; - Bachelor's degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education's database of accredited schools at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation; - Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; - Four years of qualifying experience; or - Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health. *Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities. A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.