What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer position at Care Plus NJ?
Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Volunteer Description
I. Volunteer Summary
II. Qualifications:
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of its policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
Volunteer Description
I. Volunteer Summary
- The volunteer is assigned to a staff member who can support and provide volunteer training.
- Volunteers will be provided with her/his own area/space with all supplies and equipment needed to complete his/her volunteering assignment.
- The volunteer is expected to follow the guidelines of Care Plus NJ policy and procedure manual outlines and participate in an Agency Orientation session facilitated by a Human Resources representative.
- Specific expectations and/or parameters will be defined by the volunteer's needs and the Program's expectations for the volunteer.
II. Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- Experience working or volunteering with a vulnerable population(s)
- Previous educational/experience related to working with groups and families is a plus
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- For the volunteer to be successful at the Agency, the volunteer should know word processing software; spreadsheet software; internet software, and electronic health records database software, is a plus
- Valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance
- The volunteer will be based out of one of the applicable Care Plus NJ locations as assigned by the program.
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of its policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.