Warming Center Mentor - Hudson | Homelessness at Collaborative Support Programs

Kearny, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

18.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guest Interaction, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Role Modeling, Safety Awareness, Cleanliness Maintenance, Education, Guidance, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health Support, Substance Abuse Support, Basic Computer Skills, Bilingual Skills, Lived Experience

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for seasonal Warming Center Mentor(s). The Warming Center provides emergency overnight shelter for the unhoused from November through March. The Warming Center provides a warm safe place for unsheltered individuals to spend the night during the winter months. Key Responsibilities Greet guests and make them feel welcome and comfortable. Be a positive role model, through professional behavior and communication. Provide a safe and healthy environment through education, guidance, and personal interaction. Ensure cleanliness of the center and inform center manager of any maintenance issues. Responsible for guest safety, proving crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Must adhere to staffing schedules to provide adequate and safe staffing coverage to accomplish program objectives. Hourly Rate: $18.00 | $100 Holiday Shift Pay on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day 3 part-time shifts available | Up to 29 hours per week | No benefits 1. 5:00pm – 12:00am 2. 12:00am – 6:00am 3. 6:00am – 10:00am Requirements High School diploma / GED and 1-2 years of related experience or 3 years of experience working with the unhoused population in lieu of a HS diploma or GED. Ability to make positive relationships with individuals who receive or have received mental health or substance abuse services. Proven ability to work with diverse communities Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental or addiction services and speak openly on their individual recovery. Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) as well as general computer literacy. Bilingual skills are a plus! 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 Warming Center Mentor is responsible for greeting guests and ensuring they feel welcome and comfortable. They must provide a safe environment, maintain cleanliness, and ensure adequate staffing coverage.