Empower Youth and Families as a Community Support Specialist

Make a difference where it matters most — in the lives of children and their families. As a Community Support Specialist – Youth, you’ll provide personalized, in-home and community-based support, helping young people and their caregivers build resilience, navigate challenges, and create lasting change. This is a unique opportunity to walk alongside families as a trusted advocate, resource, and ally in their wellness journey.

This is a great chance for someone who is passionate about children’s mental health, enjoys hands-on work in the community, and thrives on building relationships. If you're looking for purpose-driven work that directly impacts families, you’ll find it here.

Key Responsibilities

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Deliver strengths-based, holistic services to youth and families based on individualized Wellness Plans

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Support family engagement and participation in the treatment process

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Provide coaching, skill-building, and access to community resources

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Collaborate with school staff, healthcare providers,



and other child-serving systems

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Offer crisis support when needed and assist in developing safety plans

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Communicate regularly with the client’s integrated care team

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Document services accurately and timely in accordance with agency guidelines

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Travel within the community to meet with clients and families in their homes

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Flex your schedule based on client needs — some evenings and weekends required

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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High School/GED required

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Associate's* or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:

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Qualified addiction professional;

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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 http:/ope.ed.gov/accreditation ;

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Any

📌 Community Support Specialist (Salem)
🏢 Compass Health Network
📍 Salem