Enhanced Support Worker (Mental Health Group Home)
Company: Collaborative Support Programs
Location: Eatontown
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, has various
full-time vacancies for Enhanced Support Worker based in Monmouth
County. The Enhanced Support Worker provides direct supportive
services to individuals with a mental health diagnosis and living
in a shared housing program. The Enhanced Support Worker is based
on site and meets one on one with residents to work on
pre-determined wellness goals, monitors medication, teaches daily
living skills and ensures overall order and safety. Promotes agency
values through day to day interactions that support a Wellness and
Recovery community culture within the home. The Enhanced Support
Worker is a dynamic position incorporating elements of several
roles, including case manager, social worker, skills teacher, and
residential specialist. Works collaboratively with persons served
to develop and enhance living skills necessary for full community
participation. Model and teach living skills and assist individuals
in setting and achieving personal recovery and wellness goals. Must
have good listening and motivational skills to effectively engage
persons served and create a positive sense of community in shared
housing. Various schedules available 4 days / 40 hours per week.
Salary is based on highest education completed and is starting at
$37,500.00 per year for HS diploma and 4 years of experience.
Schedule 1: Sunday through Wednesday 8am-6:30pm Schedule 2:
Wednesday through Saturday 8am-6:30pm PM22Requirements: Bachelors
degree in mental health or a related field or HS diploma and 4
years of experience with mental health residential program. Valid
drivers' license and acceptable driving record is
required.Excellent written, verbal and computer skills.Strong
assessment and organizational skills. Ability to manage crisis.Must
have good judgement and the ability to manage crisis in a positive
and supportive manner.Strong computer skills or the ability to
proficiently use various cloud based programs to track and enter
daily notes is required.Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring
people who have been trained to use their own life experience
dealing with mental health or substance use challenges to inspire
and support others. Must obtain their first dose of the primary
series of a COVID-19 vaccination by their start date CSPNJ is an
equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications
from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+
and other underrepresented applicants. PM22PI201557401
Keywords: Collaborative Support Programs, New York , Enhanced Support Worker (Mental Health Group Home), Healthcare , Eatontown, New York
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