Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Community Support Specialist
- Substance Use Recovery

Department: Residential Substance Use
- Adult

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Linn Creek
- Cedar Recovery Center

Compensation: $26.04 - $27.31 / hour

Support Recovery and Resilience as a Community Support Specialist. Be a part of a dynamic care team helping individuals in their recovery journey from substance use and co‑occurring mental health challenges. As a Community Support Specialist (Internal

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Community Support Specialist CSTAR), you’ll provide holistic, community‑based services designed to empower clients to achieve their wellness and recovery goals. This full‑time, Monday–Friday position offers the chance to make a lasting difference by supporting individuals in regaining stability and building independent, healthy lives.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about substance use recovery, enjoys hands‑on client engagement, and thrives in a team‑centered, mission‑driven environment. If you’re looking to work closely with clients while building practical skills in the behavioral health field, this role is a strong fit.

• Deliver individualized and group support focused on recovery, wellness, and daily living skills
• Provide services from a strengths‑based, person‑centered approach, integrating all dimensions of wellness
• Assist with accessing essential resources like housing, medical care, education, and recovery supports
• Support clients in developing and maintaining personal and community‑based support systems
• Collaborate with care teams including clinicians, peer specialists, and healthcare providers
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and complete required reporting
• Conduct outreach and re‑engagement efforts when needed
• Collect and process urine drug screens
• Provide client transportation as clinically indicated
• Travel and driving are essential functions of this position

High School or GED required.

Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a human service–related field preferred.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./accreditation
• Any four‑year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience
• Four years of qualifying experience
• 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

• Are committed to supporting recovery with empathy, respect, and consistency
• Feel confident working one‑on‑one with clients in homes, communities, and clinical settings
• Bring strong communication, follow‑through, and problem‑solving skills
• Value collaborative teamwork and care coordination
• Are comfortable navigating community resources and advocating on behalf of clients
• Can adapt your approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each person
• Are new to the human services field or bring prior experience — either way, you’re eager to learn and grow through our extensive training and support