Recovery-Focused Community Support Specialist

Heartland Family Service; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Family Service in Omaha, NE is seeking a Community Support Specialist to provide recovery-focused, home- and community-based targeted case management for adults with severe mental illness. The role emphasizes coordination, advocacy, and empowering clients across behavioral health, housing, employment, and social supports.

The position is full-time, on-site, with a standard 37.5-hour schedule and a strong focus on collaboration, safety, and client independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or two years of coursework in a human services field and/or two years of experience.
• Three years’ experience working with adults living with mental illness
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain rapport with clients to support trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Engage individuals with high service needs who may be difficult to reach.
• Complete strengths-based assessments and develop individualized treatment goals.
• Develop treatment plans within required timeframes and review every 90 days.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Ability to travel regularly

Experience with behavioral health

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Two years of coursework in human services

Tools

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Heartland Family Service in Omaha, NE is seeking a Community Support Specialist to provide recovery-focused, home- and community-based targeted case management for adults with severe mental illness. The role emphasizes coordination, advocacy, and empowering clients across behavioral health, housing, employment, and social supports.

The position is full-time, on-site, with a standard 37.5-hour schedule and a strong focus on collaboration, safety, and client independence.