Collaborative Support Programs of NJ
Mobile Resource Specialist | Morris County | Coordinated Entry
Collaborative Support Programs of NJ, Morris, Illinois, United States, 60450
Mobile Resource Specialist | Morris County | Coordinated Entry
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CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for a Mobile Resource Specialist under the direction of the Director of Coordinated Entry. The Mobile Resource Specialist is responsible for identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach, building relationships, 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.
Responsibilities
Identify people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in designated county.
Build relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, providing advocacy, and assisting with connecting individuals to services and housing.
Work collaboratively with the county and coordinated entry to assist individuals to access housing.
Assess clients’ needs and provide information and community referrals including clothing, food, shelter, rapid housing services, rental assistance, general assistance, etc.
Job Details Job type: Full‑time (40 hours per week)
Benefits: Medical, free DMO dental & free vision, 6 weeks paid time off, 11 holidays.
Hourly Rate: $24.04.
Qualifications
High School diploma / GED with 1+ years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline.
Knowledge of community resources and how to access them.
Experience providing peer support.
Knowledge of HMIS software a plus.
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to make and maintain contacts and positive relationships with individuals who receive or have received mental health and/or substance abuse services.
Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services and speak openly on aspects of their individual recovery.
Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
Proficient in Excel, MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Valid NJ driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Lived experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.
To apply, please submit your application through the CSPNJ careers portal.
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CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for a Mobile Resource Specialist under the direction of the Director of Coordinated Entry. The Mobile Resource Specialist is responsible for identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach, building relationships, 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.
Responsibilities
Identify people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in designated county.
Build relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, providing advocacy, and assisting with connecting individuals to services and housing.
Work collaboratively with the county and coordinated entry to assist individuals to access housing.
Assess clients’ needs and provide information and community referrals including clothing, food, shelter, rapid housing services, rental assistance, general assistance, etc.
Job Details Job type: Full‑time (40 hours per week)
Benefits: Medical, free DMO dental & free vision, 6 weeks paid time off, 11 holidays.
Hourly Rate: $24.04.
Qualifications
High School diploma / GED with 1+ years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline.
Knowledge of community resources and how to access them.
Experience providing peer support.
Knowledge of HMIS software a plus.
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to make and maintain contacts and positive relationships with individuals who receive or have received mental health and/or substance abuse services.
Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services and speak openly on aspects of their individual recovery.
Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
Proficient in Excel, MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Valid NJ driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Lived experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.
To apply, please submit your application through the CSPNJ careers portal.
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