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Outreach Worker | Veteran Services at Collaborative Support Programs
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Peer Support, Advocacy, Relationship Building, Mental Health Knowledge, Substance Use Knowledge, Housing Knowledge, Computer Literacy, MS Office Proficiency, Bilingual Skills, Driving Skills, Lived Experience

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description
Description CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for an 2 Outreach Workers for Bergen County. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Outreach Worker will be responsible for finding and identifying unsheltered homeless veterans through direct street outreach activities. The Outreach Worker builds relationships with veterans experiencing unsheltered homelessness, providing advocacy, and assisting with connecting veterans to services and housing. The focus of this work is to connect veterans 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. This position serves Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties. Full-time | Benefit Eligible (Medical, free DMO dental & free vision) including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays Requirements MUST provide a copy of High School Diploma or GED. Experience providing peer support. Knowledge of HMIS software a plus! 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. MUST have a 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.
Responsibilities
The Outreach Worker will identify unsheltered homeless veterans through direct outreach and build relationships to provide advocacy and connect them to services. The role focuses on stabilizing veterans' homelessness and mental health situations.