Community Support Worker (CCSS)

Support Recovery, Stability, and Reintegration in the Community

At State of the Heart Recovery, our Community Support Services (CCSS) team plays a central role in helping individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders rebuild their lives. Many clients are experiencing homelessness, reintegration after incarceration, or significant barriers to stability. The Community Support Worker provides intensive field-based case management, direct support, and individualized service planning that helps clients move toward independence, accountability, and improved quality of life.

This position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to function safely and professionally in community settings. The Community Support Worker collaborates with counselors, care coordinators, treatment providers, and partner agencies to ensure clients receive coordinated, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive support.

What You Will Do

• Provide individualized case management and psychosocial support in community settings, including homes, shelters, and partner agencies.
• Conduct ongoing psychosocial assessments and develop recovery-oriented service plans with measurable goals.
• Assist clients with housing applications, landlord communication, and stabilization activities.
• Support vocational goals through resume building, interview preparation, and job readiness skill development.
• Provide crisis intervention and relapse prevention support in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Facilitate groups focused on recovery, life skills, and vocational development.
• Navigate community resources related to housing, employment, health care, benefits, and reintegration services.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation that complies with state, federal, and organizational standards.
• Participate in required meetings, supervision, and certification-related training.
• Demonstrate professionalism, trauma-informed communication, and ethical conduct in all field and office interactions.
• Perform other related duties to support client care and program operations.

Why Join Us

At State of the Heart Recovery, your work directly impacts client stability, safety, and long-term recovery. You will support individuals as they secure housing, rebuild community connections, and develop the tools needed to sustain meaningful change. Our environment is collaborative, purpose-driven, and grounded in compassion and accountability.

Join a team where your work strengthens community wellness and makes recovery possible.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year of case management experience with the target population;
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• Associate degree in a human services field and two years of case management experience with the target population;
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• High school diploma or GED and three years of case management experience with the target population.
• Valid New Mexico CCSS Certification.
• Active New Mexico Medicaid Number and NPI number or ability to obtain both within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required for transporting clients.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications within 90 days of employment.
• Familiarity with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) preferred.
• Experience with motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and de-escalation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic case management documentation.
• Ability to work independently in community settings and exercise effective judgment in dynamic situations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and ethical care.