Wellness Center Mentor | Community Drop In

About the role

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is seeking part‑time Wellness Mentor(s). Under the direction of the Wellness Center Manager, the Wellness Mentor acts as a leader and role model for members, visitors, and community members. The Mentor understands the center’s mission as well as basic principles of wellness, recovery, and peer support, and works directly with the Center Manager and members to plan, implement, and maintain Wellness Center operations.

Responsibilities

• Work with the manager to support the agency mission by meeting and identifying needs of the local community and making connections with relevant organizations and agencies.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of community resources to ensure members have access to robust support such as referrals to substance‑use recovery agencies, food banks, financial support agencies, and more.
• Collaborate with the manager and members to plan and conduct all aspects of day‑to‑day operations of the center.
• Offer information and referrals to members regarding wellness and recovery, peer support, and community services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or equivalent peer certification preferred.
• Valid NJ driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including email, internet applications, document management, and virtual communication platforms.
• Knowledge of wellness, the mental health system, and community resources in the region.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to carry out domestic duties, including cleaning and maintaining a safe and functional environment.
• Willingness to disclose personal mental health and/or addiction experiences and speak openly about recovery.
• Proven ability to engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses using empathy, professionalism, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance‑use issues to inspire and support others.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $17.50 for candidates without a Peer Certificate or related BA (must obtain certification within a year).
Hourly Rate: $19.23 for candidates with a Peer Certificate.

Schedule

Part‑time, 20 hours per week. NJESL eligible.