Support Worker | Mental Health

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ; Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

6 weeks PTO

11 Holidays

Job summary

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ is seeking a full-time Support Worker to provide direct support, skill development, and resource linkage for residents with mental health or substance use challenges.

Work mainly in the field (70–80%) and manage a caseload of 25–30 while ensuring progress notes meet regulatory standards. A NJ driver’s license is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health preferred; or HS diploma with 3+ years related experience.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise progress notes in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to support daily living and essential domestic tasks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Patience and emotional resilience.
• Calm under pressure; good judgment and adaptability.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time for multiple residents.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer literacy.
• Empathy, professionalism, and trauma-informed approach for individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Must have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived experience valued by CSPNJ.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, skill development, and linkage to community resources.
• Work predominantly in the field (70–80%) with residents on service plans.
• Manage a caseload of 25–30 residents and complete progress notes per regulatory standards.
• Assist residents to live independently and achieve goals in the plan.
• Collaborate with community organizations to expand access to housing, healthcare, employment, and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Caseload management

Bilingual (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health

HS diploma + 3+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cspnj a mental health nonprofit agency is looking for a full-time Support Worker(s). Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, the Support Worker provides direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to individuals who have a psychiatric and/or substance use disability. The Support Worker provides services geared toward enabling residents to live independently and work toward realizing their full potential. In this role, the Support Worker will work mainly in the field (70-80%) meeting with residents on their service plans and assessing their needs. Ability to successfully manage and support a caseload of 25–30 persons served. Progress notes should be completed conjointly at the time of service and comply with regulatory standards.

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.
• Provides advocacy and facilitates the development of community-based support systems to enhance person served stability, independence, and overall quality of life.
• Builds collaborative relationships with community organizations, service providers, and support networks to expand access to essential resources, including housing, healthcare, employment, education, and social services.
• Advocates on behalf of person served to ensure their needs are addressed and their rights are protected while empowering individuals to strengthen self-advocacy skills.
• Promotes community engagement and the creation of sustainable support networks that encourage social inclusion, long-term self-sufficiency, and successful community integration.
• Rotating weekends on call by phone (added compensation for on call rotation and any outreaches needed).

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

Hourly Rate: $19.23 - $21.63 based on education & experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma with 3+ years of related work/ lived experience.
• 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.