Clarvida - California·San Diego, California
Provide direct services and coordinate needs for Transitional Age Youth experiencing homelessness to support their recovery and wellness goals. Responsibilities include mentoring participants in life skills and transporting them to community resources.
Date Posted: June 3, 2026
Clarvida is hiring a Community Integration Specialist to join the Catalyst Program in San Diego, CA. This full‑time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work with Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16–25 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. As a Community Integration Specialist, you will provide direct services, coordinate participant needs, and support recovery and wellness goals in a collaborative, recovery‑oriented environment.
Provide direct services to participants and coordinate needs for each participant on their caseload Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities served Support consumers’ steps toward recovery and wellness Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of consumers Provide participant and family support Mentor participants in communication skills, affect management, problem-solving, stress management, and other life skills Assist participants in contacting and utilizing community resources Participate in the development of wellness and recovery plans Transport participants to accommodate community relationships (use of personal car or vehicle is required) Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and/or the company
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university and/or experience working with youth in an employment or volunteer capacity preferred.
Full‑time employees: Paid vacation days that increase with tenure Separate sick leave that rolls over each year Up to 10 paid holidays (varies by state/county) Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options DailyPay – access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements All employees: 401(k) retirement plan Free licensure supervision Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet insurance Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement Company cellphone
If you're passionate about supporting youth in their recovery journey and want to make a meaningful impact, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s Catalyst team in San Diego. About Clarvida Clarvida is a provider of high‑quality behavioral health and human services across multiple states. We focus on trauma‑informed, culturally responsive care and support our clinicians with supervision, professional development, and a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities. Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values Explore other roles: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Fraud Alert Clarvida does not charge application fees or conduct interviews via messaging apps. All legitimate job communications come from Clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn accounts.
Community Integration Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment, TAY Support, Transitional Age Youth, San Diego Behavioral Health Jobs, Clarvida Careers, Recovery Support, Wellness Planning, Community Resource Coordination
A Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred, or experience working with youth in an employment or volunteer capacity. A personal vehicle is required for transporting participants.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.