Outreach Worker | Atlantic City 24/7 | Day Shift

Outreach Worker

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for day shift Outreach Worker for Atlantic City. Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, the Outreach Worker will be responsible for finding and identifying unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities. The Outreach Worker builds relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, providing advocacy, and assisting with connecting individuals to services and housing. The focus of this work is to connect clients with resources and services to assist them in stabilizing their homeless, mental health and primary health situations. 90% of time will be spent out in the community engaging unhoused individuals.

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

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm

Requirements

• MUST have a High School Diploma or GED.
• MUST have a valid NJ Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Experience providing peer support.
• Knowledge of HMIS software a plus!
• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness and high levels of vulnerability, including those living with mental health disabilities, substance use disorders, and prior justice system involvement.
• Knowledge of transitional and permanent supportive housing.
• Willingness to share lived experience, including current or past use of mental health or addiction services, experiences with homelessness, and elements of one's personal recovery journey
• Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate to a diverse population in a multicultural environment.
• Proven ability to engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses using empathy, professionalism, and trauma-informed practices.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring individuals who use their personal experience with mental health diagnoses or substance use to inspire, support, and empower others.