Community Support Specialist - Housing

Job Description:

Community Support Specialist (Housing Focus) Indianapolis, IN Department:
Community-Based Services

Employment Type:

Full-Time Great opportunity for recent graduates in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services looking to start a career in behavioral health.

Help Individuals Find Stability, Housing, and Hope Are you passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives and achieve stability?

As a Community Support Specialist, you will work directly with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, many of whom are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In this role, you’ll help connect clients to housing, healthcare, and critical community resources—empowering them to move toward independence and long-term success.

This is a highly hands-on, community-based role—perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, advocating for others, and making a real difference every day.

Why Join Our Team?

We are committed to supporting our employees while they support the community.

Work-Life Balance Generous paid time off Flexible, community-based work environment

Meaningful Work Direct impact on housing stability and recovery outcomes

Opportunity to build strong, lasting relationships with clients

Growth Opportunities Ongoing training and professional development

Career pathways in behavioral health and social services

What You’ll DoAs a Community Support Specialist, you’ll serve as a key support person helping individuals navigate systems and build stable, independent lives.

Housing & Stability Support Help clients find, secure, and maintain housing

Build and maintain relationships with landlords and housing partners

Assist with housing applications, resources, and financial assistance options

Case Management & Advocacy Provide community-based case management to individuals in supportive housing

Connect clients to healthcare, employment, education, and social resources

Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to needed services

Skill Building & Recovery Support Help clients build independent living skills (budgeting, hygiene, daily routines)
Support development of coping skills and recovery strategies

Provide education on mental health, substance use, and wellness

Collaboration & Care Coordination Work closely with treatment teams, healthcare providers, and community partners

Participate in treatment planning and team meetings

Coordinate services to support long-term success and stability

Documentation & Follow-Up Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services

Follow up with clients and referral sources to support engagement

Assist with discharge and long-term recovery planning

Crisis Support Support clients during crisis situations

Help connect individuals to appropriate crisis resources and services

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience We welcome a variety of backgrounds! Preferred qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in:

Social Work Psychology Counseling Criminal  Justice Human Services or related fieldORRelevant experience working with individuals with:

Mental health conditions

Substance use disorders

Homeless or at-risk populations

What Makes You a Great Fit Passion for helping individuals in need Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work independently in a community-based setting Organized and able to manage multiple clients and priorities Compassionate, patient, and solution-focused mindset

Additional Requirements Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Ability to travel throughout the community to meet with clients

Must meet background screening requirements

Ability to complete required onboarding and ongoing training

Physical Requirements This role involves a…