Youth Community Support Specialist

Brightli • Kirksville, MO

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About The Position

A Community Support Specialist plays a vital role in helping individuals successfully adapt to life in their communities. This position focuses on creating individualized, person-centered plans that address each client’s unique needs while promoting independence, stability, and long-term wellbeing. Using evidence-based practices and a strengths-based approach, the Community Support Specialist collaborates closely with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive mental health services. By connecting individuals with community resources and fostering supportive relationships, this role empowers clients to build resilience and achieve meaningful personal goals.

Requirements

• An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; or Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience, or An Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements; or An individual with four years of qualifying experience.
• Qualifying experience must include delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities. Experience must include some combination of the following: Providing one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/habilitation and recovery/resiliency focus; Teaching and modeling for individuals how to cope and manage psychiatric, developmental, or substance use disorder issues while encouraging the use of natural resources; Supporting individuals in their efforts to find and maintain employment and/or to function appropriately in family, school, and community settings; Assisting individuals to achieve the goals and objectives in their individual treatment plan.
• Working knowledge of case management and rehabilitation principles related to mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Understanding of challenges faced by individuals with mental health and substance use disorders and familiarity with community-based resources.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities, legal requirements, and court-related procedures applicable to behavioral health services.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing complex client needs.
• Effective multitasking and coordination of services across multiple community partners.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with youth, adults, and families through in-person and phone interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults, including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary partners to develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with client goals.
• Utilize a strengths-based, person-centered approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience.
• Apply evidence-based practices such as: Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Informed Care Positive Reinforcement Techniques Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)–informed skills
• Deliver behavioral and psychosocial interventions, including cognitive processing, interpersonal skill development, group dynamics, and operant conditioning strategies.
• Coordinate care with external providers such as primary care physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of client services and progress.
• Participate in staff development, training, and ongoing education related to mental health services.
• Support organizational quality improvement efforts through data collection, reporting, and collaboration.
• Work collaboratively with case managers, therapists, and support staff to ensure coordinated and effective client care.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, counselors, and other professionals.
• Prepare for and facilitate Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) group sessions as aligned with client treatment plans.

Benefits

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level