Community Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-Time

Departments (subject to availability):

• Adult Community Services
• Adult Housing
• Recovery Services
• Rapid Access Unit

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Centerstone is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization and has been named a Top Workplace. This recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and reflects the workplace culture, engagement, & employee experience.
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Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist and make a meaningful difference for adults working toward greater independence, stability, and well-being. You will provide community-based mental health services, build rewarding relationships, coordinate care, connect clients with valuable resources, and implement individualized plans that promote resilience, recovery, skill development, and long-term success. We are seeking a self-motivated, empathetic professional with strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.

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
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, & Much More - Scroll down to bottom of this post to for more info.
• Retention Incentive Bonus Program - New employees will be eligible to receive a $250 retention bonus upon reaching each of the following service milestones: 3 months of employment: $250 bonus 6 months of employment: $250 bonus 9 months of employment: $250 bonus 12 months of employment (1 year): $250 bonus To qualify for each payout, employees must be actively employed and in good standing on the applicable milestone date. Bonuses will be paid on the payroll cycle following the achievement of each milestone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide community-based mental health services that help clients strengthen skills, build resilience, and achieve greater recovery, stability, and independence
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in partnership with clients, families, support networks, and other stakeholders
• Apply evidence-based and strengths-based interventions that promote empowerment, healthy decision-making, and progress toward client goals
• Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, community organizations, and other service partners to improve access and continuity of care
• Facilitate Psychosocial Rehabilitation group sessions that support treatment-plan goals and overall well-being
• Facilitate Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders group sessions when applicable to the assigned Community Support position and client treatment goals
• Build productive, professional relationships with clients, families, natural supports, healthcare providers, and community partners
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify client needs and deliver coordinated, person-centered services
• Document services, interventions, treatment progress, and outcomes accurately and within required timeframes
• Participate in ongoing training and professional-development activities to strengthen clinical knowledge and service effectiveness

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

There are several ways in which you may qualify for this position, including: Education, certification, or experience. Please scroll down carefully for more information:

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study:

• Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling

OR...

• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution

OR....

• Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. *Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience, minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required.

OR....

• Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D]

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving people’s lives, along with strong communication, collaboration, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Maintain a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation, with the ability to transport clients in a personal vehicle
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle and at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned 15-passenger van

Build Stronger Communities Through Recovery-Focused Support

Bring your compassion, resourcefulness, and commitment to person-centered care to Centerstone. Apply today to help adults strengthen their independence, connect with essential resources, and achieve meaningful recovery goals.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.