Community Support Specialist

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center, seeks a Community Support Specialist to deliver recovery-oriented rehabilitation and support services for individuals with substance use and behavioral health needs.

You will collaborate with clients, coordinate services, and help build independent living skills and community connections. You will assist with crisis intervention, discharge planning, and education, while promoting recovery, housing, employment, and wellness in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or related field.
• Optionally four years of qualifying experience in behavioral health, social services, or related field.
• Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized recovery and treatment goals with clients by identifying strengths, needs, skills, and barriers.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Support clients in building natural supports and community connections for long-term recovery.
• Provide rehabilitation services to restore life skills, coping strategies, and healthy habits.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate services related to housing, employment, education, and daily living.
• Deliver education, coaching, and experiential training in life skills and recovery management.
• Link clients to community resources, assist with referrals, and advocate for access to care.
• Coordinate and monitor services with external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to crises by coordinating resources and facilitating access to services.
• Conduct outreach to re-engage clients who miss appointments and support ongoing participation.
• Assist with discharge planning and transition to ongoing supports.
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet productivity and billing expectations.
• Transport clients using a personal vehicle when appropriate and authorized.
• Participate in evening, weekend, and team coverage schedules.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or related field

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Behavioral Health Support

Four (4) years of qualifying experience in behavioral health or related field

Job description

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Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.

Job Summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center, is seeking a Community Support Specialist to provide person-centered rehabilitation and recovery support services to individuals with substance use and behavioral health needs. Working collaboratively with clients and the treatment team, this role helps individuals develop and achieve recovery goals, build independent living skills, access community resources, and strengthen natural support systems. The Community Support Specialist coordinates services, provides education and coaching, assists with crisis intervention and discharge planning, and supports clients in areas such as housing, employment, education, wellness, and daily living skills. Through a recovery-oriented approach, this position empowers individuals to achieve greater independence, maintain sobriety, and improve their overall quality of life while living successfully in the community.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to develop individualized recovery and treatment goals by identifying strengths, needs, skills, resources, supports, and barriers to recovery.
• Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and periodic revision of treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Support clients in building and maintaining natural supports and community connections that promote long-term recovery and independence.
• Provide rehabilitation services that help clients restore and develop life skills, coping strategies, healthy lifestyle habits, and resources impacted by substance use or behavioral health challenges.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to assess client needs and coordinate services related to employment, education, housing, nutrition, meal planning, budgeting, shopping, and other activities of daily living.
• Deliver individual and group education, coaching, and experiential training in life skills, resource acquisition, recovery management, and wellness.
• Link clients to community resources and services, assist with referrals, and advocate for access to appropriate, high-quality care and support services.
• Coordinate and monitor services provided by external agencies to ensure continuity of care, effective communication, and achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to client crises by identifying needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating access to appropriate services and supports.
• Conduct outreach and re-engagement efforts with clients who miss scheduled appointments to support continued participation in treatment and recovery.
• Assist clients with discharge planning and transition to appropriate ongoing supports and services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and consistently meet productivity and billable service expectations.
• Transport clients, when appropriate and authorized, using a personal vehicle in accordance with organizational policies.
• Participate in required evening, weekend, and team coverage schedules.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or a closely related field;
  • or a combination of post-secondary education and qualifying behavioral health, social services, or human services experience totaling four (4) years;
  • or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Behavioral Health Support from an accredited institution;
  • or Four (4) years of qualifying experience in behavioral health, social services, substance use treatment, case management, rehabilitation services, or a related human services field.
• Valid driver's license (MO residents require Class E), personal vehicle, and current automobile liability insurance that meets state minimum requirements.

Queen of Peace Centerdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Providing family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention and education, and housing.

As a part of the Catholic Charitiesfamily, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.