Mental Health Associate - Adolescent & Adult Residential Mommy & Me Programs
Help adolescent and/or adult mothers with their children recover, building stability, and brighter futures.
The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) offers a continuum of care assisting pregnant and/or parenting mothers facing substance use and/or mental health disorders using a trauma-informed approach. Through compassionate, evidence-based care and a commitment to the Relational Recovery Model, CGE offers meaningful opportunities to those looking to take part in creating a safe place, safe presence, and safe path for young families on their journey toward recovery and independence.
Schedule
- Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
- Typical shifts
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Flexible scheduling options available.
Key Responsibilities
- Build supportive relationships with the clients and their children in a residential treatment setting.
- Assist with daily living, parenting, and household activities that promote stability and healthy family development.
- Provide emotional support, conflict resolution, and verbal de-escalation during challenging situations.
- Facilitate recreational and skill-building activities that support recovery and well-being.
- Transport clients to appointments and community-based services as needed.
- Administer medications and assist with admissions and discharges.
- To be considered for this role, candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
Benefits For Full-Time Employees
- 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Additional Holiday Pay for hours worked
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 2 Weeks of Paid Sick Time
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Incentive Program
- Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events
Benefits For Part-Time Employees
- Generous PTO Accrual based on hours worked (equivalent to up to 4 weeks annually at a full-time schedule)
- 4 Floating Holidays, and Holiday Pay Opportunities.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Competitive Accrual of Paid Sick Time (equivalent up to 2 weeks annually at a full-time schedule)
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Incentive Program
- Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events
Requirements
- A high school or high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience working with youth in a group setting, OR
- An associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology and six months experience working with youth in a group setting, OR
- An associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field.
- Current NJ driver's license needed; will be required to meet safe driving requirements.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with friendly and professional demeanor.
- Experience and comfort working within residential setting preferred.
- Team-player outlook. Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
- Ability to be flexible to the daily changing needs within the community and to handle obstacles with compassion and resolve.
Salary Description
$20 / hour