Community Support Specialist - Youth

Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Community Support Specialist – Youth to join our compassionate and mission-driven team. This vital position supports clients aged 5–17
, along with their families or caregivers, by providing comprehensive, community-based care coordination services.

The Community Support Specialist will work closely with children, youth, and their support systems to identify needs, assess strengths and barriers, and develop individualized service plans that promote mental health stabilization, physical well-being, educational engagement, and social-emotional development.

By providing consistent, strengths-based care coordination, this role plays a critical part in reducing out-of-home placements and minimizing the need for higher levels of care. Your work will directly support our mission to expand access, improve outcomes, and empower the communities we serve.

• Provide community‑based and home‑based support to clients and caregivers at a frequency aligned with regulatory requirements and individual needs.
• Conduct assessments and assist in the development and implementation of individualized plans of care.
• Link clients and families to appropriate community resources, including behavioral health services, medical care, housing, education, and employment supports.
• Coordinate care across systems by collaborating with multidisciplinary providers to ensure continuity and effectiveness of services.
• Advocate for client needs with schools, community agencies, and service providers to promote access, stability, and well-being.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Complete ongoing training to ensure compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and quality standards for service delivery.
• Transport clients to essential services and appointments using a personal vehicle or company‑provided transportation, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support client outcomes and program effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in case management or community‑based behavioral health is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed care and strength‑based service delivery models.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strength‑based approach centered on compassion and empowerment.