Community Support Specialist

Location: Colorado (Community-based / In-home & Field-Based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.75/hour

Date Posted: 06/04/2026

About The Role
Clarvida is seeking a Community Support Specialist – Level I to provide direct, hands-on support to children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system. In this role, you will work closely with families who are at risk of having children removed from the home or whose children are currently placed outside the home. Your work will focus on transportation, visitation support, advocacy, and skill-building to promote family connection, stability, and reunification. This is a relationship-driven, community-based role that requires flexibility, reliability, and strong engagement skills. Transporting children to services and parent visitation is a core responsibility of this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for children and youth to parent visitation, services, and appointments as required
• Support families during parent visitation alongside peers and group service providers
• Advocate for children and families while supporting access to needed services
• Assist families with goal-setting and skill development
• Document services, progress, and concerns accurately and timely
• Report concerns of alleged abuse or neglect in accordance with policy and state requirements
• Testify in court as required
• Collaborate with supervisors and multidisciplinary teams
• Meet regularly with supervisors to support professional growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field such as Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, Human Services, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Active auto insurance
• Ability to pass fingerprinting and required background checks
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

Compensation & Benefits
Full-Time Employees

• $20.75/hour
• Flexible scheduling based on client needs
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
• Training in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Motivational Interviewing
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
• Student loan forgiveness eligible site (individual eligibility not guaranteed)

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Cell phone stipend*
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment

Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting families, strengthening parent-child connections, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for the Community Support Specialist – Level I role with Clarvida.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values

See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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