Support Worker | Residential - Full-time

pDescription/ppUnder the direction of the Deputy Director, the Support Worker provides direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to residents who have a psychiatric and/or substance use disability. The Support Worker provides services geared toward enabling residents to live independently and work toward realizing their full potential. In this role, the 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/ulpstrongPay: $19.23 - $21.63 per 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/ppbr//ppRequirements/pullistrongBachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline /strongustrongor/strong/u/lilistrongHigh School Diploma / GED plus 3+ years of related work or life experience.nbsp;/strong/lilistrongThe ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes./strong/lilistrongMUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record./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!/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