Housing Supports Worker | Mental Health

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ; New Jersey; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance (DMO)

Vision insurance

6 weeks PTO

11 holidays

Job summary

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ is hiring a Housing Supports Worker in Salem County. This full-time role focuses on pre-tenancy and tenancy-sustaining services to help individuals secure and maintain stable housing and develop independent living skills.

The position includes documenting progress notes, assessing daily living needs, and providing instruction in budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and self-advocacy. A valid NJ driver’s license is required and bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health discipline preferred or equivalent lived experience.
• Ability to prepare clear, timely progress notes per clinical/regulatory requirements.
• Ability to support daily living activities and domestic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain caseload of 25-30 residents.
• Document observations and services via progress notes and required docs.
• Assess daily living skills and provide instruction in budgeting, cooking, laundry, cleaning, shopping, self-care.
• Monitor property conditions and report safety/compliance issues.
• Schedule 8:00–4:30, Monday–Friday, full-time.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Bilingual (plus)

Patience & resilience

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health-related discipline

High school diploma + 3+ years related experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for a Housing Supports Worker in Salem County. Under the direction of the Director of Unhoused, the Housing Supports Worker provides pre-tenancy and tenancy-sustaining services designed to support individuals in securing and maintaining stable housing, developing independent living skills, and working toward achieving their goals and full potential.

Highlights

• Ability to maintain a caseload of 25-30 persons served.
• Document observations, relevant information, and services provided through timely touchpoint progress notes and other required documentation as needed.
• Assess residents’ daily living skills and based on identified needs, provide instruction and support in budgeting, cooking, laundry, cleaning, shopping, personal hygiene, and self-advocacy.
• Monitor resident property conditions and identify, address, and report maintenance, safety, or compliance concerns as needed.

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

Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. No exceptions!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma with 3+ years of related work/ lived experience.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, timely, and accurate billable progress notes in accordance with clinical, regulatory requirements.
• Ability to carry out essential domestic responsibilities in support of daily living.
• Strong communication skills that promote collaboration and positive relationships.
• A prominent level of patience and emotional resilience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, demonstrate sound judgment, and adapt effectively to changing situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and provide consistent support to multiple residents.
• Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
• Ability to effectively engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses through empathy, professionalism, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Bilingual skills a plus!
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ values the perspectives of individuals who have used their own experiences with mental health and/or substance use challenges to inspire, support, and empower others.

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Salary Description

Hourly Rate: $24.04