Housing Supports Worker | Mental Health

Collaborative-Support-Programs; Salem (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits (free DMO)

Vision benefits (free)

PTO 6 weeks

11 holidays

Job summary

Collaborative Support Programs in Salem County, NJ seeks a Housing Supports Worker to provide pre-tenancy and tenancy-sustaining services, helping individuals secure and maintain stable housing and develop independent living skills. A substantial portion of time is spent in the community, with a focus on budgeting, daily living activities, and self-advocacy.

The role requires strong communication, patience, and trauma-informed approaches, plus a valid NJ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma with 3+ years of related work/ lived experience.
• MUST complete a 7-year background check and fingerprinting as a condition of employment.
• Prepare clear, concise, timely, and accurate billable progress notes per clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out essential domestic responsibilities in support of daily living.
• Strong communication skills that promote collaboration and positive relationships.
• Patience and emotional resilience are essential.
• Remain calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing situations.
• Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and support multiple residents.
• Proficient in MS Office and general computer literacy.
• Engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses with empathy and trauma-informed approaches.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Must have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived experience values emphasized by CSPNJ.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 25-30 persons served.
• Document observations and services through progress notes and required documentation.
• Assess daily living skills and provide instruction in budgeting, cooking, laundry, cleaning, shopping, personal hygiene, and self-advocacy.
• Monitor resident property conditions and address safety, maintenance, or compliance concerns.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Emotional resilience

Calm under pressure

Time management

Empathy

Trauma-informed approaches

Bilingual skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health

High school diploma + 3+ years related experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Housing Supports Worker | Mental Health

Collaborative Support Programs Salem County, New Jersey, United States

About this position

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. 50% - 75% of time will be spent out in the community.

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.
• Must successfully complete a 7-year background check and fingerprinting process as a condition of employment.
• 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.

Salary Information

$24.04 - $24.04Hourly Wage