Support Worker | Residential

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ; Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 26,491 - 29,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Free DMO dental

Free vision insurance

6 weeks PTO

11 Holidays

Job summary

A mental health nonprofit agency is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Absecon, NJ. The role focuses on providing direct support and skill development to individuals with psychiatric or substance use disabilities, helping them to live independently. Key responsibilities include assessing needs, promoting wellness, and advocating for community-based support. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a relevant degree or significant experience, and a valid NJ Driver’s License. The position offers an hourly rate of $19.23 - $21.63, comprehensive benefits, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bilingual skills a plus.
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and skill development.
• Assess the needs of individuals served based on service plans.
• Complete progress notes to comply with regulatory standards.
• Advocate and develop community-based support.

Skills

Clear writing for progress notes

Time management

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Empathy and professionalism

Emotional resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline

High School Diploma / GED and 4 years of related experience

Tools

MS Office products

General computer literacy

Job description

Description

CSPNJ a mental health nonprofit agency is looking for full‑time Support Worker. The Support Worker provides direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to person’s served who have a psychiatric and/or substance use disability. The Support Worker provides services geared toward enabling person’s served to live independently. This role will work mainly in the field (70‑80%) meeting with person’s served on their service plans and assessing their needs. 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 self‑care.
• Support person’s served with the 8 dimensions of wellness.
• 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 outreach).

Hourly Rate: $19.23 - $21.63 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 or High School Diploma / GED with 4 years of related experience.
• The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes.
• Exceptional time management to be able to support the needs of multiple residents.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and people skills.
• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
• Proven ability to engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses using empathy, professionalism, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Bilingual skills a plus!
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their life experience with a mental health diagnose or substance use to inspire and support others.