Community Integration Specialist

Pathways; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Company cellphone

Job summary

Clarvida is hiring a Community Integration Specialist for the Catalyst Program in San Diego, CA. In this full-time role you will deliver direct services to Transitional Age Youth (ages 16–25) experiencing homelessness or at risk, coordinate participant needs, and support recovery and wellness goals within a collaborative, recovery‑oriented environment.

You will build strengths, connect participants with community resources, mentor on communication and life skills, and transport participants as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field; youth-work experience preferred.
• Must be able to transport participants using a personal vehicle.
• Experience with youth in employment/volunteer settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to participants and coordinate needs on caseload.
• Identify and build upon strengths of participants, coworkers, and communities.
• Support participants' recovery and wellness goals.
• Mentor participants in communication, problem-solving, stress management, and life skills.
• Assist participants in contacting and utilizing community resources.
• Transport participants to community resources (personal vehicle required).
• Participate in development of wellness and recovery plans.

Skills

Direct service

Caseload coordination

Recovery support

Wellness planning

Education

Bachelors in Human Services

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

Description

Job Title: Community Integration Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA

Employment Type: Full‑time

Salary: $23.00–$25.00 per hour

Date Posted: October 8, 2026

About The Role

Clarvida is hiring a Community Integration Specialist to join the Catalyst Program in San Diego, CA. This full‑time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work with Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16–25 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. As a Community Integration Specialist, you will provide direct services, coordinate participant needs, and support recovery and wellness goals in a collaborative, recovery‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to participants and coordinate needs for each participant on their caseload
• Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities served
• Support consumers’ steps toward recovery and wellness
• Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of consumers
• Provide participant and family support
• Mentor participants in communication skills, affect management, problem-solving, stress management, and other life skills
• Assist participants in contacting and utilizing community resources
• Participate in the development of wellness and recovery plans
• Transport participants to accommodate community relationships (use of personal car or vehicle is required)
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and/or the company

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university and/or experience working with youth in an employment or volunteer capacity preferred.

What We Offer

• Full‑time employees:
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
• Up to 10 paid holidays (varies by state/county)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options
• DailyPay – access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All employees

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company cellphone

About Clarvida

Clarvida is a provider of high‑quality behavioral health and human services across multiple states. We focus on trauma‑informed, culturally responsive care and support our clinicians with supervision, professional development, and a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values

Explore other roles: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.