Warming Center Mentor - Hudson | Homelessness

Collaborative Support Programs • Kearny, NJ

101d • $18

About The Position

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 Warming Center provides a warm safe place for unsheltered individuals to spend the night during the winter months.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED and 1-2 years of related experience or 3 years of experience working with the unhoused population in lieu of a HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to make positive relationships with individuals who receive or have received mental health or substance abuse services.
• Proven ability to work with diverse communities.
• Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental or addiction services and speak openly on their individual recovery.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) as well as 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and make them feel welcome and comfortable.
• Be a positive role model, through professional behavior and communication.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment through education, guidance, and personal interaction.
• Ensure cleanliness of the center and inform center manager of any maintenance issues.
• Responsible for guest safety, providing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Must adhere to staffing schedules to provide adequate and safe staffing coverage to accomplish program objectives.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $18.00
• $100 Holiday Shift Pay on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
• 3 part-time shifts available
• Up to 29 hours per week
• No benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees