Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, the Enhanced Support Worker 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 Enhanced Support Worker provides services geared toward 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).

Pay: $19.23 - $21.63 per hour based on education & experience

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

• Full-time | 40 hours per week
• Part-time | 30 hours per week

• High School Diploma / GED plus 4 years of related work or life experience or
• Bachelor's degree in a mental health related discipline.
• The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes.
• Exceptional time management to be able to support the needs of multiple residents.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals living with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Valid NJ Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use challenges to inspire and support others.

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Compensation details: 19.23-21.63 Hourly Wage

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