Outreach Worker Bergen | Homelessness
CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for 4 Outreach Workers in Bergen County.
The Outreach Worker will be responsible for finding and identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities across Bergen County.
The Outreach Worker builds relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, provide advocacy, and assist with connecting individuals to services and housing.
This position works with the Bergen County CoC and Coordinated Entry to assist individuals to access housing.
Identify appropriate permanent housing options for clients, such as subsidized housing Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, VASH, permanent supportive housing, affordable and market rate housing, and other housing opportunities.
Most work will be conducted in the community rather than in an office.
Full-time 40 hours p/w Benefit Eligible including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays 4 Shift(s) PM22 High School Diploma or GED.
Experience providing peer support.
Ability to establish positive relationships with individuals who are chronically homeless and have high vulnerability including persons with mental illness, substance use disorders and a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services, homelessness and speak openly about aspects of their individual recovery.
Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
Bilingual skills are 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.
PI226176606 Recommended Skills Assisted Living Computer Literacy Criminal Justice Mental Diseases Nursing Vulnerability Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Outreach Worker will be responsible for finding and identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities across Bergen County.
The Outreach Worker builds relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, provide advocacy, and assist with connecting individuals to services and housing.
This position works with the Bergen County CoC and Coordinated Entry to assist individuals to access housing.
Identify appropriate permanent housing options for clients, such as subsidized housing Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, VASH, permanent supportive housing, affordable and market rate housing, and other housing opportunities.
Most work will be conducted in the community rather than in an office.
Full-time 40 hours p/w Benefit Eligible including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays 4 Shift(s) PM22 High School Diploma or GED.
Experience providing peer support.
Ability to establish positive relationships with individuals who are chronically homeless and have high vulnerability including persons with mental illness, substance use disorders and a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services, homelessness and speak openly about aspects of their individual recovery.
Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
Bilingual skills are 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.
PI226176606 Recommended Skills Assisted Living Computer Literacy Criminal Justice Mental Diseases Nursing Vulnerability Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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