Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Department: FQHC CSTAR Substance Use

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Raymore - Sunset Lane

Reporting To: Sarah Cicero

Compensation: $26.04 - $27.31 / 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 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

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

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

Are committed to supporting recovery with empathy, respect, and consistency
Feel confident working one-on-one with clients in homes, communities, and clinical settings
Bring strong communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills
Value collaborative teamwork and care coordination
Are comfortable navigating community resources and advocating on behalf of clients
Can adapt your approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each person
Are new to the human services field or bring prior experience — either way, you’re eager to learn and grow through our extensive training and support

Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

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Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Description

Key Responsibilities

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise