School-Based Wellness Advocate

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

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.