Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: Adult Support Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about empowering others to live independently and thrive within their communities? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in improving lives every day. This position offers the opportunity to build strong, meaningful relationships, support long-term recovery and wellness, and make a lasting impact in the community. If you are motivated, resourceful, and want to work in a supportive environment that values mission-driven service, we want to hear from you!

As a Community Support Specialist, you’ll provide personalized mental health services to individuals of all ages. You'll collaborate closely with clients, families, and professionals to develop and implement customized support plans. This role combines clinical skills with a deep understanding of community resources to foster growth, resilience, and independence. Join us in transforming lives—one person, one family, one neighborhood at a time.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost 
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults
· Develop individualized treatment plans based on client strengths, needs, and goals
· Use evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care
· Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
· Deliver behavioral and rehabilitative interventions to promote independence and well-being
· Maintain accurate documentation of services, progress, and outcomes
· Prepare and facilitate PSR group sessions aligned with client goals
· Build strong connections with community providers, schools, and families
· Participate in team meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives
· Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
There are several ways in which you may qualify for this position including: Education, certification, or experience. Please scroll down carefully for more information:
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling

OR...
Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution

OR....
Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required.

OR....
Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D

Additional Qualifications:
· Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
· Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company-owned 15-passenger van
· Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
· Reliable personal transportation for client-related travel required
· Must successfully pass background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Knowledge of community resources, case management, and rehabilitation practices
· Ability to establish rapport while maintaining professional boundaries

Physical Requirements:
· Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and writing
· Mostly sitting, with occasional walking or standing for brief periods

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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