What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Specialist position at Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey?
Job Overview
">- CSPNJ, a leading mental health nonprofit agency, seeks an Outreach Worker for Salem County. Under the direction of the Team Leader, this professional will be responsible for identifying and engaging unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities.
- The successful candidate will build relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness, providing advocacy and support in connecting them to essential services and housing resources.
- This role requires establishing positive relationships with chronically homeless individuals who may have high vulnerability due to mental illness, substance use disorders, or involvement with the criminal justice system.
- A valid NJ Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.
- CSPNJ prioritizes hiring individuals with lived experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.
Responsibilities
">- Conducting direct street outreach activities to identify and engage unsheltered homeless individuals.
- Building relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness and providing advocacy and support in connecting them to essential services and housing resources.
- Providing peer support and knowledge of transitional and permanent supportive housing to help individuals stabilize their situations.
- Establishing positive relationships with individuals who may have high vulnerability due to mental illness, substance use disorders, or involvement with the criminal justice system.
- Maintaining accurate records and data on outreach efforts and client progress.
Requirements
">- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Experience providing peer support is essential.
- Knowledge of HMIS software is a plus.
- Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
- Proficient in MS Office products and general computer literacy are required.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
- Valid NJ Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.
- Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring individuals who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.
Benefits
">- Hourly Rate: $24.04
- Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey offers a competitive salary and benefits package including 6 weeks PTO and 11 Holidays.
Salary : $24
