Community Support Specialist

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders’ commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization.

About TeamBuilders

TeamBuilders is a community-focused behavioral health organization offering a wide range of services, including individual and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and specialized interactive modalities such as sandplay and art therapy. We also provide Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS), psychosocial rehabilitation, and supportive housing assistance.

We are committed to fostering work-life balance, creativity, and professional growth, and we offer extensive clinical supervision and training to support our staff’s success and development.

Job Summary

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Community Support Specialist (CSS) to join our team in Taos, NM. In this role, you will provide direct, community-based support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, helping them build skills, access resources, and improve their overall quality of life.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference and enjoys working one-on-one with clients in a dynamic, community setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support services in home and community settings

• Assist clients with developing daily living skills, coping strategies, and independence

• Connect clients to community resources (housing, employment, healthcare, etc.)

• Support treatment plan goals in collaboration with clinical team members

• Provide crisis support and de-escalation when needed

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

• Transport clients as needed to appointments or services
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred)

• Experience in behavioral health, social services, or a related field preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation

TeamBuilders is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.