Resource Specialist | Mental Health

The Resource Specialist assists members in identifying and obtaining various financial, health care, educational and other pertinent resources; provides community resource information and make appropriate referrals and follow up on referrals and provide any other referrals needed by the community.

Highlights

• Assess clients’ needs and provide information and community referrals including clothing, food, shelter, rapid housing services, rental assistance, general assistance, etc.
• Assist clients in completing various applications (e.g., food stamp, Medicaid, employment applications, applications for medical discounts, public assistance recertification paperwork, etc.).
• Oversee ID program to help members obtain identification documents including birth certificates, social security card, marriage licenses, etc.
• Stays abreast of community resources available to assist members through financial, healthcare, educational and other services that may be needed.

Pay: $20.43 per hour ($42.5K annual)

Benefit Eligible (Medical, free DMO dental & free vision) including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays

Schedule: Monday – Friday TBD

• Full-time | 40 hours per week

• High School diploma / GED with 1+ years of related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline.
• Knowledge of community resources and how to access them.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to make and maintain contacts and positive relationships with individuals who receive or have received mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• Willingness to disclose current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services and speak openly on aspects of their individual recovery.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Proficient in Excel, MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License with 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.