Support Worker | Mental Health

Collaborative Support Programs • Clifton, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 residents 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. Progress notes should be completed conjointly at the time of service and comply with regulatory standards. The approach is person-centered and collaborative, 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. It provides advocacy and facilitates the development of community-based support systems to enhance person served stability, independence, and overall quality of life. It 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. It 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. It promotes community engagement and the creation of sustainable support networks that encourage social inclusion, long-term self-sufficiency, and successful community integration.

Requirements

• 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.
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline preferred
• Bilingual skills a plus!
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to residents who have a psychiatric and/or substance use disability.
• Provides services geared toward enabling residents to live independently and work toward realizing their full potential.
• Works mainly in the field (70-80%) meeting with residents on their service plans and assessing their needs.
• Completes progress notes conjointly at the time of service and complies with regulatory standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• free DMO dental
• free vision
• 6 weeks PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Rotating weekends on call by phone (added compensation for on call rotation and any outreaches needed)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED