Community Support Specialist

Location: Northern

Community Support Specialist# Community Support Specialist
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E. 24th Street - Kansas City, MO 64108## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift1st Shift Education Level Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage Up to 50%## Description
** Make a Difference as a
* Community Support Specialist
* with Re Discover
** Join ReDiscover’s Transitions Program and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.
** Why ReDiscover?
*** 500+ dedicated professionals
* Over five decades of community impact
* A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth
** About the Transitions Program
** ReDiscover’s Transitions Program provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals with opioid use disorder, offering methadone and buprenorphine alongside counseling, group therapy, case management, and integrated mental health and nursing services. Community Support Specialists play a key role in supporting clients through their recovery journey by connecting them to resources, reinforcing treatment goals, and helping them build stability in their daily lives.
** What You’ll Do
*** Manage and actively engage a caseload of clients receiving treatment for substance use disorders through in-person and phone interactions.
* Support clients in progressing through recovery by reinforcing treatment goals, relapse prevention strategies, and overall stability.
* Build trust with hard-to-engage clients and promote consistent participation in treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
* Help reduce barriers to recovery by connecting clients to housing, employment, education, and other community supports.
* Coordinate care and provide transportation to treatment appointments, including MAT services, using your personal vehicle as outlined in client treatment plans.
* Document client progress, services, and interactions in the Carelogic electronic health record (EHR) system.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including medical and clinical staff, to support continuity of care and positive treatment outcomes.
** Requirements of the Position
*** Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or four (4) years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
* Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a reliable, registered vehicle available for work use, including transporting clients.
* Two (2)+ years of experience in a substance use, behavioral health, or related setting preferred.
* Knowledge of community resources and health/social service systems in the Kansas City metro area preferred.
* Strong ability to build relationships and engage clients in a recovery-oriented environment.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer skills.
** Schedule Requirements
*** Transitions is an early start clinic, that is open Sunday – Friday to meet the needs of clients.
* This role can expect a regular schedule of 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Monday – Friday.
* The clinic opens on Sundays from 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM and all staff are expected to rotate a Sunday shift each month.
** Grow With Us
** We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Community Support Specialist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.
** Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.*
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