Community Support Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

StepStone Family & Youth Services in Indianapolis seeks a compassionate Community Support Specialist to provide individualized home-based case management, parenting education, and connections to community resources.

You will collaborate with individuals, families, behavioral health professionals, case managers and community partners to support treatment goals, monitor progress, and document activities accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related human service field required
• Previous experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License in good standing and reliable transportation & auto insurance that complies with state law
• Successful clearance of local, state, and national background checks

Responsibilities

• Provide home base case management services
• Provide Parenting Education
• Understand and implement evidenced based moralities
• Complete Casework Plan, weekly case notes, and monthly progress reports
• Attend Supervision/Staffing bi-weekly
• Facilitate and supervise family visitations
• Assess family functioning and parent skills
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related human service field

Job description

Community Support Specialist

Job Locations

US-IN-INDIANAPOLIS

ID: 2026-197568

Line of Business: StepStone Family & Youth Services

Position Type: Part-Time

Our Company

StepStone Family & Youth Services

Overview

StepStone Family & Youth Services provides trauma informed, person centered services to individuals and families with behavioral health and community based support needs. The Community Support Specialist plays a vital role in helping individuals build skills, access resources, strengthen natural supports, and achieve greater stability and independence within their homes and communities.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Support Specialist who is passionate about empowering individuals through trauma informed, strengths based, and individualized support. This role is ideal for a professional who values relationship building, advocacy, community engagement, and helping individuals overcome barriers while working toward meaningful personal goals.

The Community Support Specialist is responsible for providing individualized skill building and support, connecting individuals with community resources, assisting with identified treatment and service goals, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation. This position collaborates closely with individuals, families, behavioral health professionals, case managers, and community partners to ensure services are coordinated and responsive to each individual's unique needs and strengths.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, adaptable, and solutions focused, with a strong commitment to promoting independence, resilience, community integration, and long term stability for the individuals and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide home base case management services


• Provide Parenting Education


• Understand and implement evidenced based moralities


• Complete Casework Plan, weekly case notes, and monthly progress reports


• Attend Supervision/Staffing bi-weekly


• Facilitate and supervise family visitations


• Assess family functioning and parent skills


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related human service field required


• Previous experience preferred


• Valid Driver's License in good standing and reliable transportation & auto insurance that complies with state law


• Successful clearance of local, state, and national background checks

About our Line of Business

StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.