Support Worker | Enhanced Program - Full-time

pDescription/ppUnder the direction of the Team Leader, 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./ppbr//ppstrongHighlights/strong/pulliPerson 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./liliSupport residents with the 8 dimensions of wellness, including but not limited to: housing, emotional health, physical health, social, employment, and educational goals./liliParticipate in the development and delivery of service plans./liliAdvocacy and development of community-based support./liliRotating weekends on call by phone em(added compensation for on call rotation and any outreaches needed)./em/li/ulpstrongSchedule: nbsp;Wednesday - Saturday | 9AM to 7:30PMnbsp;/strong/ppbr//ppstrongPay:/strong strong$19.23 - $21.63/strong strongper hour based on education amp; experience/strong/ppbr//ppstrongBenefit Eligible (Medical, free DMO dental amp; free vision) including 6 weeks PTO amp; 11 Holidays/strong/ppRequirements/pullistrongMUST /stronghave a Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline OR/lilistrongThe ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes./strong/liliExceptional time management to be able to support the needs of multiple residents./liliOutstanding written and verbal communication skills./liliProficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy./liliAbility to collaborate with individuals living with mental illness in a caring and professional manner./liliBilingual skills a plus!/lilistrongMUST /stronghave a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record./liliLived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use challenges to inspire and support others./li/ulpPM22/p