Wellness Respite Associate

Highlights

• Follows team protocol for charting and recording current treatment information for guests. This includes ongoing documentation of current medications and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains accurate records related to the service plan and support services provided.
• Maintains a working relationship with all guests and provides residential (guest) counselling.
• Supports guests to identify and develop coping strategies related to daily stresses, encouraging guests towards their personal vision of recovery, and supporting and assisting the achievement of personal goals.
• Receives all guests and all contacts (family members, community participants, treatment, and social service providers) in a timely and respectful manner.
• Advocates with and/or on behalf of guests to access needed and desired community resources and works with the guests and team members to develop socialization/recreational opportunities.

Benefits

• Part-Time Benefits
• 30 hours per week
• Benefit Eligible including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Schedule

• Thursday-Saturday: 7:00am - 5:30pm

Pay

• $19.23 - $22.12 based on education & experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health/human service discipline OR
• High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years of related work / life experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct individual and group educational training to a wide range of learning levels.
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to manage crises.
• Solid organization, time management and multitask skills.
• C.P.R.P. (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) preferred.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Valid NJ driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Skills

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