School-Based Community Support Specialist: Student Wellness

Compass Health Network; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 78,255,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network seeks a School-Based Community Support Specialist to bring behavioral health services into schools, partnering with educators, families, and students to promote resilience and access to resources. The role focuses on holistic, strengths-based behavioral health support in a school setting, including evenings and potential weekend hours.

You will drive to schools and community locations to deliver individualized services, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help

Qualifications

• Must qualify for position based on CSS requirements in at least one listed option: Qualified addiction professional; Bachelor's degree in human services; 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.

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.

Education

High School/GED

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

Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

Four years of qualifying experience

Job description

Compass Health Network seeks a School-Based Community Support Specialist to bring behavioral health services into schools, partnering with educators, families, and students to promote resilience and access to resources. The role focuses on holistic, strengths-based behavioral health support in a school setting, including evenings and potential weekend hours.

You will drive to schools and community locations to deliver individualized services, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help