Support Worker | Enhanced Program

About This Role

This role involves providing direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to residents with psychiatric, substance use disability, and/or legal system involvement. The primary goal is to enable residents to live independently and achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to residents with psychiatric, substance use disability, and/or legal system involvement
• Enable residents to live independently and work toward realizing their full potential
• Work mainly in the field (70-80%) meeting with residents on their service plans and assessing their needs
• Complete progress notes conjointly at the time of service, complying with regulatory standards
• Support residents with the 8 dimensions of wellness, including housing, emotional health, physical health, social, employment, and educational goals
• Participate in the development and delivery of service plans
• Advocate for and develop community-based support
• Participate in rotating weekends on call by phone

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline or High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of related work or life experience
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes
• Valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Excellent communication, assessment, and people skills
• Prominent level of patience and emotional resilience
• Ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations
• Ability to carry out domestic duties
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline or High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of related work or life experience
• Entry-level position; 3+ years related experience required if no Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

• Bilingual skills
• Lived experience dealing with mental health/substance use challenges

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits