About this role
Help people build healthier, more independent lives through compassionate, community-based support. As a Community Support Specialist (CSTAR) , you'll partner with adults experiencing behavioral health and substance use challenges, helping them identify strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful recovery goals. Working in homes, the community, and office settings, you'll provide person-centered support, connect individuals to essential resources, and collaborate with an integrated care team to promote whole-person wellness and long-term success. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, thrives in community-based work, and is passionate about empowering others through recovery-focused, strengths-based care. If you're motivated by helping people achieve greater independence and wellness while working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day. Provide individualized and group community support services using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach. Partner with individuals to identify strengths, establish wellness goals, and support progress toward greater independence. Connect clients with healthcare, housing, financial, employment, educational, and other community resources. Teach and reinforce skills that promote daily living, wellness, recovery, and long-term stability. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary providers, family members, community partners, and other supports. Assist with care transitions, discharge planning, referrals, and ongoing engagement in services. Provide transportation and accompany clients to appointments when clinically appropriate. Maintain timely documentation, complete required screenings, and meet service delivery expectations. Respond appropriately to behavioral health or medical emergencies while maintaining a safe environment. Deliver services in office, home, and community settings based on client needs.