Outreach Worker | Veteran Services

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

Job summary

A mental health nonprofit agency in New Jersey seeks two Outreach Workers to engage with unsheltered homeless veterans. The role focuses on building relationships, advocacy, and connecting veterans to essential services. Ideal candidates will have lived experience and a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Free Dental

Free Vision

6 Weeks PTO

11 Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience providing peer support.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring manner.

Responsibilities

• Identify unsheltered homeless veterans through outreach activities.
• Connect veterans to services and housing.

Skills

Peer Support

Relationship Building

Bilingual Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HMIS Software

MS Office

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for an 2 Outreach Workers for Bergen County. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Outreach Worker will be responsible for finding and identifying unsheltered homeless veterans through direct street outreach activities. The Outreach Worker builds relationships with veterans experiencing unsheltered homelessness, providing advocacy, and assisting with connecting veterans to services and housing. The focus of this work is to connect veterans 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. This position serves Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties.

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