Support Worker - Residential
Company: Collaborative Support Programs
Location: Clifton
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking
for a full-time Support Worker. The Support Worker will work with
individuals who are receiving services and are living and
recovering from a psychiatric disability and/or substance abuse.
The Support Worker provides supportive services geared toward
enabling residents to live independently and work toward realizing
their full potential. In this role, the Support Worker will work
mainly in the field meeting with clients and assisting and
supporting to reach pre-determined goals they've
identified.Full-time - 40 hours p/w- Benefit Eligible including 6
weeks PTO & 11 Holidays Schedule: Monday - FridayAnnual Salary
Range: $37,000.00 - $40,000.00PM22Requirements:A Bachelor's degree
in a mental health related discipline ORHigh School Diploma or GED
plus 4 years of related work or life experience The ability to
write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes.
Exceptional time management skills to be able to support the needs
of multiple residents.Maintaining necessary casework records to
document the provision of case management services for Medicaid
reimbursement.At least 55% of each day is spent in direct
face-to-face contact with persons served. The remaining time is
spent on training, charting, and coordination of care. All contacts
(billable and non-billable) are documented with progress notes,
maximizing billable contacts by connecting to goals on the persons
served IRP. Commitment to helping others.Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills.Empathetic with good listening skills.Good
problem-solving abilities.Ability to carry out domestic
duties.Patient and emotionally resilient.Ability to work with
individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional
manner.Proficient in MS Office products.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.Compensation details: 37000-40000 Yearly
SalaryPI6cd0f1441354-25660-32011076
Keywords: Collaborative Support Programs, Hackensack , Support Worker - Residential, Other , Clifton, New Jersey
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