Warming Center Mentor | Hudson | Homelessness

Collaborative-Support-Programs; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 41,548,000 - 45,847,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Collaborative-Support-Programs in New Jersey is seeking seasonal Warming Center Mentor(s) to support the overnight shelter for unhoused individuals from November through March. Mentors help ensure safety and emotional well-being, assist with intake, distribute supplies, and connect guests with community resources.

The part-time role offers three shifts (5:00pm–12:00am, 12:00am–6:00am, 6:00am–10:00am) for up to 29 hours weekly at $20.00 per hour, with $100 holiday shift pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–2 years of homeless services experience.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with guests.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and communities.
• Willingness to share personal recovery journey when appropriate.
• Compassionate, respectful approach to mental health challenges.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use issues encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and create a welcoming environment.
• Serve as a positive role model through professionalism and reliability.
• Promote a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for guests.
• Maintain center cleanliness and report safety concerns promptly.
• Respond to behavioral health crises with crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Adhere to staffing schedules to ensure coverage and program delivery.
• Support guests in connecting with community resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Computer literacy

Bilingual

Lived experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

CSPNJ a mental health nonprofit agency is looking for seasonal Warming Center Mentor(s). The Warming Center provides emergency overnight shelter for the unhoused from November through March. The Mentor ensures the physical safety and emotional well-being of guests staying at the emergency cold weather shelter. Staff members work as a team to handle nightly intake, distribute supplies, maintain facility cleanliness, and connect guests with critical community resources. The Warming Center provides a warm safe place for unsheltered individuals to spend the night during the winter months.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Greet guests warmly and create a welcoming, respectful, and comfortable environment.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and effective communication.
• Promote a safe, healthy, and supportive environment through education, guidance, and positive interactions with guests.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the center and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns to the Center Manager.
• Support guest safety by responding appropriately to behavioral health crises and utilizing effective crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Adhere to assigned staffing schedules to ensure adequate and safe staffing coverage and support the successful delivery of program services and objectives.

Hourly Rate: $20.00 | $100 Holiday Shift Pay on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day

3 part-time shifts available | Up to 29 hours per week | No benefits

1. 5:00pm – 12:00am

2. 12:00am – 6:00am

3. 6:00am – 10:00am

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of working with the homeless population.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with individuals who currently or previously have received mental health or substance use services.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Willingness to share personal experience with mental health or substance use services, as appropriate, and speak openly about one’s individual recovery journey.
• Ability to work with individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a compassionate, respectful, and professional manner.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.