Support Worker | Enhanced Program at Collaborative Support Programs – Paterson, New Jersey

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency is looking for a Enhanced Support Worker. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the ESW provides direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to residents who have a psychiatric, substance use disability and/or within the legal system. The ESW provides services enabling residents to live independently and work toward realizing their full potential. In this role, the Enhanced Support Worker will work mainly in the field (70-80%) meeting with residents on their service plans and assessing their needs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Person centered collaborative approach, designed to provide knowledge, skills, and resources to residents to ensure living in the most independent setting available, and address any emergent issues to ensure their selfcare.
• Support residents with the 8 dimensions of wellness, including but not limited to: housing, emotional health, physical health, social, employment, and educational goals.
• Participate in the development and delivery of service plans.
• Advocacy and development of community-based support.
• Rotating weekends on call by phone (added compensation for on call rotation and any outreaches needed).

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday | 9:00AM to 7:30PM

Hourly Rate: $19.23 - $21.63 based on education & experience

Benefit Eligible (Medical, free DMO dental & free vision) including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline or
• High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of related work or life experience.
• The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes.
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and people skills.
• A prominent level of patience and emotional resilience.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations.
• Ability to carry out domestic duties.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Proficient in MS Office products as well as general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own lived experience dealing with mental health/substance use challenges to inspire and support others.

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