Community Support Specialist - Adult
Department: Adult CPRC
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Salem
Compensation: $25.54 - $26.81 / hour
Description
Full-Time | Benefits Eligible Help others in their journey toward recovery and wellness.Join our team as a
Community Support Specialist, partnering with adults to support behavioral health and substance use recovery goals. In this role, you’ll provide personalized, community-based support — meeting clients where they are: in their homes, in the office, and out in the community.
You'll help individuals set and achieve recovery goals, develop daily living skills, access vital services, and build supportive relationships — all while working as part of a collaborative, integrated care team. This position requires
regular driving and transportation of clients as part of service delivery.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about mental health, enjoys hands-on work in the community, and thrives on building relationships. If you're looking for purpose-driven work that directly impacts families, you’ll find it here.
Key Responsibilities
- Support clients in reaching their personal recovery and wellness goals
- Provide coaching and education on life skills, health, and community resources
- Help clients access housing, healthcare, employment, and other essential services
- Work closely with healthcare providers, families, and community partners
- Assist with appointments and provide transportation as clinically needed
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation
Requirements
- High School/GED required
- Associate’s* or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
WORK EXPERIENCEMust 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. Department of Education’s database of accredited schools at http:/ope.ed.gov/accreditation ;
- 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:
- Bring relevant experience working with adults or behavioral health populations
- Are comfortable traveling to homes and community locations
- Communicate with empathy, adapt easily, and enjoy being part of a collaborative care team
- Possess excellent time management and writing skills
- Enjoy meeting new people
- New to the social services field and eager to learn
