Outreach Worker | Salem| Homelessness

Collaborative Support Programs•Salem, NJ

2d•$24

About The Position

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for an Outreach Worker for Salem County. Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, the Outreach Worker will be responsible for finding and identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities. The Outreach Worker builds relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, providing advocacy, and assisting with connecting individuals to services and housing. The focus of this work is to connect clients 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. Full-time | 40 hours | Benefit Eligible (Medical, free DMO dental & free vision) including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays

Requirements

MUST have a High School Diploma or GED.
MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Experience providing peer support.
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.
Demonstrates a willingness to openly share lived experience, including current or past use of mental health and/or addiction services, experiences of homelessness, and elements of their personal recovery.
Ability to effectively communicate and relate to a diverse population in a multicultural environment.
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.
Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring individuals who use their personal experience with mental health diagnoses or substance use to inspire, support, and empower others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HMIS software a plus!
Bilingual skills are a plus!

Responsibilities

finding and identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities.
building relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
providing advocacy
assisting with connecting individuals to services and housing.
connecting clients with resources and services to assist them in stabilizing their homeless, mental health and primary health situations.