Community Support Specialist - Housing

Location: Northern

## Community Support Specialist - Housing Apply:
Indianapolis, IN:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
R - 26214
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* Job Description:

**# Community Support Specialist (Housing Focus)
** Indianapolis, IN*
* ** Department:
** Community-Based Services   
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* 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 field
** OR
* ** Relevant 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  …