Compass Health Network
Community Support Specialist - Adapt
4030 Chouteau Avenue, Missouri, MO 63110
On-site · Full-time · $26.04–$27.31/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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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.
This position is based at Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with clients and families using a motivational, strengths-based approach to support progress toward recovery and resiliency goals.
- Provide individualized, holistic services addressing all dimensions of wellness, including physical, mental, and social health.
- Assist clients in developing and achieving goals outlined in their Wellness Plans, including accessing needed services such as healthcare, housing, financial support, and community resources.
- Offer education and skill-building to promote independence in daily living, symptom management, and recovery.
- Collaborate closely with integrated health team members and community partners to ensure coordinated, culturally responsive care.
- Support clients through transitions such as hospitalization and discharge planning, maintaining regular communication to promote continuity of care.
- Complete timely documentation and uphold service and quality standards in alignment with agency guidelines.
- Provide transportation and other direct supports as clinically appropriate. Driving is an essential function of this position.
Requirements
- High School/GED required
- Associate’s* or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
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. 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
- 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 and gain experience