Outreach Worker | Salem County | Homelessness

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health nonprofit agency is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker to engage with individuals experiencing homelessness in the community. This role emphasizes building relationships and providing essential advocacy to help clients access vital resources and services. With a focus on empathy and lived experience, the Outreach Worker will play a crucial role in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of society. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, along with generous paid time off. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Free Dental Insurance

Free Vision Insurance

6 Weeks PTO

11 Holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience providing peer support and relationship building with vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Engage unhoused individuals through community outreach.
• Provide advocacy and connect clients to services and housing.

Skills

Peer Support Experience

Relationship Building

Knowledge of HMIS Software

Bilingual Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Outreach Worker | Salem County | Homelessness

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Description

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for an

90% of time will be spent out in the community engaging unhoused individuals.

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

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience providing peer support.
• Knowledge of HMIS software a plus!
• Ability to establish positive relationships with individuals who are chronically homeless and have high vulnerability including persons with mental illness, substance use disorders and a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of transitional and permanent supportive housing.
• Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services, homelessness and speak openly about aspects of their individual recovery.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• Valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.
  
  

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for an Outreach Worker for Salem County. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Outreach Worker will be responsible for finding and identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities. The Outreach Worker builds relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, providing advocacy, and assisting with connecting individuals to services and housing. The focus of this work is to connect clients with resources and services to assist them in stabilizing their homeless, mental health and primary health situations. 90% of time will be spent out in the community engaging unhoused individuals.

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience providing peer support.
• Knowledge of HMIS software a plus!
• Ability to establish positive relationships with individuals who are chronically homeless and have high vulnerability including persons with mental illness, substance use disorders and a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of transitional and permanent supportive housing.
• Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services, homelessness and speak openly about aspects of their individual recovery.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• Valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.
  
  

Salary Description

Hourly Rate: $24.04

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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