What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Specialist | Mental Health position at Collaborative Support Programs?
Description
CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for a full-time Resource Specialist. The Resource Specialist supports individuals in identifying, accessing, and navigating financial, healthcare, educational, and other community resources. This position provides hands-on assistance, advocacy, and peer-based support while helping individuals build independence and achieve their personal recovery goals.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Assist individuals in identifying and obtaining financial, healthcare, educational, housing, and other community resources.
- Provide information about available community services and make appropriate referrals based on individual needs.
- Assist individuals with completing applications for Medicaid, Social Security, birth certificates, identification, and other essential documents and benefits.
- Provide peer-based, person-centered support that promotes independence, self-advocacy, and recovery.
- Research and maintain current knowledge of community-based programs, services, and resources.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers.
Full-time | Benefit Eligible (Medical, free DMO dental & free vision) including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED with relevant work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related discipline.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build meaningful, respectful, and supportive relationships.
- Knowledge of mental health, wellness, recovery, and community-based resources.
- Willingness to openly share personal experiences with mental health and/or substance use services as appropriate to support others through a peer-based approach.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with individuals who receive or have received mental health and/or substance use services.
- Ability to effectively engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses using empathy, professionalism, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
- Bilingual skills are a plus!
- Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and an 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.