Job Description:
Job Title: Community Support Specialist
Locations: St. Charles MO (Adult Residential)
Department: Substance Use Disorder Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about helping others build healthier, more independent lives? Join our compassionate and recovery-focused team as a Community Support Specialist , where you'll play a meaningful role in supporting adults working toward recovery from substance use disorders. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping individuals overcome challenges, build confidence, strengthen life skills, and achieve personal goals.
As a Community Support Specialist, you'll serve as a mentor, advocate, coach, and trusted support person for adults in recovery. You'll work closely with individuals to help them navigate daily challenges, build healthy coping skills, access community resources, and maintain progress toward treatment and recovery goals. Every day brings the opportunity to celebrate successes, encourage growth, and help individuals create brighter futures.
Whether you're starting your career in behavioral health or looking to expand your experience in human services, this position offers meaningful work, professional development, and the chance to be part of a team dedicated to changing lives.
This position offers…
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
Professional Growth Opportunities - Gain valuable experience in behavioral health, recovery services, case management, and client advocacy
Meaningful Impact - Help individuals build recovery skills, increase independence, and create lasting positive change
Collaborative Team Environment - Work alongside experienced behavioral health professionals who are committed to supporting one another and the individuals we serve
Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
This position is a great fit for someone who:
Is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals and maintain recovery
Enjoys building meaningful relationships and supporting personal growth
Values a person-centered and recovery-oriented approach to care
Wants a career with purpose and the opportunity to make a difference every day
Thrives in a collaborative and supportive team environment
Demonstrates compassion, patience, adaptability, and effective communication skills
Is interested in growing a career in behavioral health, recovery services, or human services
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver recovery-focused support services that help individuals achieve treatment goals and improve daily functioning
Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement, resilience, self-advocacy, and long-term success
Support individuals in developing healthy coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and independent living skills
Utilize behavioral interventions and evidence-based approaches, including motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented practices
Assist clients in accessing community resources, healthcare services, employment supports, educational opportunities, and other needed services
Collaborate with treatment teams to identify client needs, develop service plans, and support coordinated care
Respond appropriately to crisis situations while providing support and intervention within the scope of training
Conduct outreach, engagement, and follow-up activities to promote continuity of care and ongoing participation in services
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of services, contacts, and client progress
Monitor progress toward treatment goals…