Support Worker | Enhanced Program

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,491 - 29,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Free DMO dental

Free vision

6 weeks PTO

11 holidays

Job summary

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ is seeking Enhanced Support Workers to provide direct support and skill development for residents with psychiatric and substance use disabilities. This role involves community resource linkages and promoting independent living.

The position offers a salary range of $19.23 - $21.63 per hour based on education and experience, alongside full-time benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, 6 weeks PTO, and 11 holidays.

Qualifications

• The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes.
• Exceptional time management to support multiple residents.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and skill development to residents.
• Support residents with various dimensions of wellness.
• Participate in the development of service plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Time management

Emotional resilience

Computer literacy

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for Enhanced Support Worker(s) in Monmouth County. Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, the ESW provides direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to residents who have a psychiatric, substance use disability and/or within the legal system. Provides services geared toward enabling residents to live independently and work toward realizing their full potential. In this role, the ESW works mainly in the field (70-80%) meeting with residents on their service plans and assessing their needs.

Highlights

• Person centered collaborative approach, designed to provide knowledge, skills, and resources to residents to ensure living in the most independent setting available, and address any emergent issues to ensure their selfcare.
• Support residents with the 8 dimensions of wellness, including but not limited to: housing, emotional health, physical health, social, employment, and educational goals.
• Participate in the development and delivery of service plans.
• Advocacy and development of community-based support.
• Rotating weekends on call by phone (added compensation for on call rotation and any outreaches needed).

Pay: $19.23 - $21.63 per hour based on education & experience

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline
• The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and people skills.
• Exceptional time management to be able to support the needs of multiple residents.
• A prominent level of patience and emotional resilience.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations.
• Ability to carry out domestic duties.
• Proven ability to engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses using empathy, professionalism, and trauma-informed practices.
• Proficient in MS Office products as well as general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own lived experience dealing with mental health/substance use challenges to inspire and support others.