Community Support Specialist School-Based

Compass Health, Inc.; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health, Inc. is seeking a School-Based Community Support Specialist to bring behavioral health services into schools, partnering with educators, families, and students to promote resilience and better mental health outcomes.

You will coordinate with school teams, deliver individualized services, and help families access community resources while building durable supports for students’ long-term success.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred.
• Must qualify for CSS position under agency requirements.
• Four years of qualifying experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between schools, families, and behavioral health services.
• Provide individualized, goal-oriented behavioral health services to students.
• Educate, coach, and build skills for students, families, and school staff.
• Advocate for student needs in collaboration with school teams.
• Navigate resources in the community and assist families in accessing them.
• Complete wellness plans, documentation, and assessments per agency standards.
• Support long-term resilience by helping build natural support systems.
• Travel to school and community locations to deliver services as needed.

Skills

Liaison skills

Family collaboration

Student support planning

Trauma-informed approach

Behavioral health basics

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education system navigation

Education

High School or GED

Associates degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Human services background

Job description

Be a Bridge for Student Wellness as a Community Support Specialist School-Based

Step into a meaningful role supporting students and families by bringing behavioral health services directly into school communities. As a School-Based Community Support Specialist, you’ll partner with educators, families, and students to promote resilience, access resources, and improve mental health outcomes right where they’re needed most.

This Is a Great Opportunity For Someone Who

• Believes in early intervention and the power of supportive school environments
• Is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families in a collaborative setting
• Values a holistic, strengths-based approach to behavioral health and student success

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a liaison between the school, families, and behavioral health services
• Supporting students with individualized, goal-oriented behavioral health services
• Providing education, coaching, and skill-building to students, families, and school staff
• Collaborating with school teams and other professionals to advocate for student needs
• Assisting families in navigating and accessing resources in the community
• Completing wellness plans, documentation, and assessments in accordance with agency standards
• Helping students and families build natural support systems and long-term resilience
• Driving to school and community locations to provide services as needed

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

High School/GED required

Associates or bachelor’s degree in a human service related field preferred

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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• 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 energized by working in schools and supporting youth through a trauma-informed lens
• Are confident navigating both education and behavioral health systems
• Value collaboration and advocacy as tools for improving student outcomes
• Can communicate effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Are passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where students can thrive