From the Supportive Housing Association
ISSN 1527-6104
April 2008 Volume 7, Issue 14.0

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Triple C Housing Opens The Seashell

IN THIS ISSUE

 

     

The Seashell, a turn of the century Victorian residence, has been substantially renovated from a rooming house to a less intensive use as a multi-family residence. The site provides project based subsidies coupled with onsite supportive services to nine tenants residing in seven units. This project, and the achievements of the tenants deserve community recognition, and will uplift the lives of others.

Formally established this Spring, The Seashell Supportive Housing Project is the result of collaborative efforts and public support in partnership with New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, New Jersey Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health Services, The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), and New Jersey Community Capital. The architect on the project was Bruce Constant and the contractor was Meadowlands Electric.

Triple C offers affordable and permanent housing opportunities with flexible, person-centered support services that are strengths based, valuing the experiences and contributions of individuals served. The services are geared toward promoting wellness and self-sufficiency with support in personal pursuits ranging from education to employment to home ownership. Triple C is a, grass-roots organization that has helped to make the dream of living self sufficiently with dignity become a reality for those they serve.

Visit the Triple C website at http://www.triplechousing.org/
 

   

Housing Still Out of Reach in NJ

Housing Facts from the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ

  • New Jersey is the fifth most expensive state in the U.S. for renters, with only Hawaii, California, New York, and Massachusetts more expensive. The least expensive states for renters are North Dakota, West Virginia, and South Dakota.

  • The hourly housing wage in New Jersey for a two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent in 2008 is $22.25. This wage has risen 42.6 percent since 2000.

  • Numerous occupations in New Jersey — social service workers, dental lab technicians, emergency dispatchers, preschool teachers, accounting clerks, child care workers, home health aides, school bus drivers, security guards, janitors, hairstylists, receptionists, cashiers and others — pay less than the housing wage.

  • The mean wage for a New Jersey renter is $16.45 an hour, below the housing wage for a modest two-bedroom. At the mean wage, an individual would have to work 54 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom apartment at FMR.

  • At minimum wage — $7.15 an hour — a New Jersey worker would have to work 124 hours a week or over three full jobs a week to afford a two-bedroom at FMR.

  • Hunterdon, Middlesex, and Somerset counties are the most expensive for rentals, with a modest two-bedroom at fair market rent going for a monthly average of $1,340.

  • But due to the varying occupations and wages of the renting population, Cumberland, Passaic and Essex counties are the least affordable for people living there. In Cumberland County, 64 percent of renters cannot afford the fair market rent. In Passaic County, it’s 62 percent, and in Essex County, 61 percent.

  • Over 94,000 tenants cannot afford the fair market rent in Essex County. The same is true for over 91,000 Hudson County renters.

You can relate this to the data throughout the country by connecting to source of this information  from the National Low Income Housing coalition at http://www.nlihc.org/oor/oor2008/
 

   

Housing Vouchers are Critical for Ending Family Homelessness
A Research Paper by Jill Khadduri, Abt Associates, Inc
 

Housing vouchers are successful in helping families exit homelessness and can protect poor families from becoming homeless. The idea that adequate amounts of affordable rental housing would prevent and end family homelessness is intuitive. It is also firmly grounded in the research literature on the causes of homelessness and on the efficacy of programs that seek to end homelessness for individual families. This paper summarizes those research findings and draws out their implications for housing policymakers on all levels of government—in the first instance, for the federal government, which carries the responsibility for adequately funding the Housing Choice Voucher Program and for setting the parameters for the use of those housing subsidies.

Read the entire paper at http://www.naeh.org/content/article/detail/1875
 

   

DAS Seeks Peer Review Professionals

Division of Addiction Services (DAS) seeks qualified individuals to complete separate Individual Peer Reviews of substance abuse treatment facilities chosen by DAS in the north, south, and central regions of the State.  Applicants must have a master's degree or doctoral degree and be an active Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with three (3) years of experience in a clinical supervisory role in the modality of care being reviewed including Long-Term Residential and Short-Term Residential.  Applicants must be willing to travel to assigned agencies for one (1) to three (3) days of peer review of clinical services.  At the end of each review, a full report must be submitted to DAS within ten (10) working days. 

Amount of Funding Available is a flat fee:  $700 per day with a $2,100 maximum per review. Application packages must be postmarked by May 19, 2008. 

Application package: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/GR-RFP/IPR_App2008Final.doc   

 

   

New Book on Leadership in Mental Health System

Principled Leadership in Mental Health Systems and Programs
by William Anthony and Kevin Huckshorn.

The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University has published a new book entitled, Principled Leadership in Mental Health Systems and Programs by William Anthony and Kevin Huckshorn.  Anthony and Huckshorn interviewed leaders at all levels in the mental health field who have shown the ability to transform their organizations, including federal administrators, commissioners, agency directors, program managers. What they found is that big or small, public or private, and independent of professional discipline. It is the quality and effectiveness of its leadership that fuels a successful organization. From their extensive interviews with these exemplary leaders, Anthony and Huckshorn advance eight leadership principles and accompanying tasks that they found to be critical for effective leadership.

Principled Leadership is recommended for educators, directors, managers, or anyone interested in becoming a leader or improving his/her leadership skills. For more information, refer to the following webpage at: http://www.bu.edu/cpr/products/books/titles/leadership.html. For any questions, please contact Sue McNamara by e-mail at suemac@bu.edu or by phone at (617) 358-2574.
 

   

Report on State Mandates for Benefits

A new report is available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's (SAMHSA's) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). The report focuses on state-mandated benefits, state laws regulating mental health and addiction treatment workers, and state-recognized mental health clinicians with authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The report is divided into three main sections. The first section describes the current status of state-mandated insurance coverage and identifies those states that require insurance companies to provide coverage for those they insure who have mental or substance use disorders. The second section outlines the type of coverage and diagnostic conditions to which the insurance applies. Finally, the third section provides an in-depth analysis of the authority granted by states to nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe psychotropic medications.

Download of the report is free at http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/sma07-4228/
 

   

Free Guidebook Highlights Peer Specialists in In-Patient Settings

The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Office of Technical Assistance is pleased to announce a new landmark technical report entitled "Paving New Ground - Peers Working In In-Patient Settings", which details the development of peer roles in mental health settings. This "lessons learned" guidebook identifies and highlights some of the hospitals in the country that have been most successful. Using stories and narratives, the average day of peer specialists is documented including their special challenges and rewards, and what they most value in their positions. The guidebook is available as a free download at http://www.nasmhpd.org/consumernetworking.cfm. If you would like to order a copy of the accompanying DVD, "Paving New Ground: A Dialogue with Peers and Family Members", please e-mail OTAinfo@nasmhpd.org.

 

   

 

"Power of Peers" Conference Offers Scholarships

Tap into the "Power of Peers" this September as the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) presents a conference of compelling educational workshops, pre- and post-conference institutes and a lineup of renowned keynote speakers. The national conference is September 10-14, 2008 in Norfolk, Virginia. DBSA offers a unique peer-centered perspective for individuals living with depression or bipolar disorder as well as for family members or health care providers looking for ways to best help their loved-ones, patients, or clients by collaborating with them on their path to recovery. Learn more at http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=events_conference2008.

A limited number of scholarships are available to attend the 2008 National Conference. Send completed scholarship applications by U.S. mail, postmarked on or before May 23, 2008. Download an application at http://www.dbsalliance.org/pdfs/CLF2008.pdf

 

   

Link of the Month - Rethink
http://www.rethink.org/

Rethink, the leading national mental health membership charity, works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.

"We were founded over 30 years ago to give a voice to people affected by severe mental illness and today, with over 8,300 members, we remain determined that this voice will continue to be heard. We help over 48,000 people every year through our services, support groups and by providing information on mental health problems. Our website receives almost 300,000 visitors every year."

"Our aim is to make a practical and positive difference by providing hope and empowerment through effective services, information and support to all those who need us. People who use our services and their carers are at the heart of our vision and we believe that all those who experience severe mental illness are entitled to be treated with respect and as equal citizens. We carry out research which informs both our own and national mental health policy and actively campaign for change through greater awareness and understanding. And we are dedicated to creating a world where prejudice and discrimination are eliminated."
 

   

Breakthroughs in Parking - Affordable Housing - Incentive Zoning

This year's second edition of Breakthroughs has been posted on the Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse
(RBC) website. Check out the March issue of Breakthroughs to see

  • How communities are reducing parking requirements to promote housing affordability
  • How the state of Indiana is taking action to support affordable housing development
  • How incentive zoning is increasing the affordable housing supply in King County, Washington

You can read or download the current issue at  www.huduser.org/rbc/newsletter/vol7iss2more.html. If you
have similar stories that you think would help others, we'd like to know about them. Call us at 1-800-245-2691, option 4, or send us an email at rbcsubmit@huduser.org.  You may even see your community's efforts in a future issue of Breakthroughs.

 

   

 

JOBS

A complete list of job postings can be found at

http://www.shanj.org/Resources/jobs/jobs.htm

Recent Job Postings

 The Corporation for Supportive Housing

The Corporation for Supportive Housing is seeking a Program Manager, Youth Service Policy and Program Design to work in its New Jersey Hub office.  Under the direction of the Associate Director, NJ, the Program Manager will design new programs and policies for supportive housing-based services for young adults who are aging out of the foster care system and/or homeless youth.   Programs will target people who have histories of instability brought about by homelessness, the foster care system, juvenile justice involvement and over-utilization of high-cost institutional settings such as residential treatment centers

For the details of this position follow this link
2008 Program Manager Youth Service Policy and Program Design 3-08 (2).doc

Bethel Ridge Corporation

Residential Manager:
Seeking energetic individual to oversee the operation of Bethel Ridge's Community Residence. Primary Job duties include supervision and utilization of best practices to teach people with Developmental Disabilities how to acquire physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills for independent living.
 

Director of Supported Employment and Education:
Seeking energetic individual to oversee the operation of Bethel Ridge's Supported Employment and Educational programs and School-To-Work Transition Services including planning, administration, supervision, program promotion and implementation, staffing and assistance in budget preparation.

For the details of these positions follow this link to the SHA Jobs Page

Alternatives

Case Worker
 Full & Part Time Positions Available; Somerset & Warren Counties. $9.90/hr Part Time, $10.65/hr Full Time

Job Description 

  • Assume supervision of program as directed by Program Manager.

  • Evaluate skills and needs of each individual and make recommendation to Program Manager.

  • Develop and implement ISP for each individual with Program Manager.

  • Provide direct service in areas such as medication, money management, daily living skills, and behavior management.

  • Maintain records as assigned by Program Manager.

  • Submit records as required by Program Manager.

  • Participate in staff meetings as directed by Program Manager.

  • Assist in setting up appointments and providing transportation for individuals.

  • Participate as a team member in planning, implementation, and evaluation of services provided by Alternatives, Inc.

  • Follow all policies and procedures relative to this position.

  • Cooperate with Alternatives, Inc. and the N.J. Division of Mental Health Services in all inspections or investigations.

Requirements Valid Driver’s License. Minimum - High School diploma. BA & 1 year experience preferred

 

To Apply: Please send resume to aniemiec@alternativesinc.org Attn: Aggie  or (908)685-2660 Fax  www.alternativesinc.org

 

 

Support Specialist
 Full & Part Time Positions Available; Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. $9.90/hr Part Time  $10.65/hr Full Time  

Job Description

  • Evaluates skills and needs of each individual receiving services and makes recommendations to Program/Unit Manager

  • Provide training for each individual in social, personal care, community awareness, daily living, money management and other areas based on the skills of each individual.

  • Assists in planning and implementing IHP/ISP with Program/Unit Manager and Interdisciplinary Team.

  • Supervises individuals in maintenance and upkeep of apartments or home

  • Submits reports as required by Program/Unit Manager

  • Assists in review and implementation of DDD licensing standards

  • Assists in setting up of appointments

  • Provides necessary transportation

  • Ensure security and confidentiality of all assigned Alternatives,  Inc. records

  • Follow all policies and procedures relative to this position

  • Ensures Alternatives, Inc.=s Person-Centered Philosophy

  • Develops and implements individualized training program for each individual with Program/Unit Manager and IDT

  • Assists in planning and implementing Individual Behavior Plans with Clinical Specialist, Program/ Unit Manager and IDT, when applicable

  • Cooperate with Alternatives, Inc. and the N.J. Division of Developmental Disabilities in all inspections or investigations.

Requirements Valid Driver’s License. Minimum – High School Diploma. BA & 1 year experience preferred

To Apply: Please send resume to aniemiec@alternativesinc.org Attn: Aggie  or  Fax to (908)685-2660 www.alternativesinc.org

Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services

Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services, an innovative psychiatric rehabilitation agency has established multi-disciplinary teams to help Central Jersey adults, who have a severe and persistent mental illness, live successfully in the community. We are seeking individuals with experience who demonstrate a commitment to psychiatric rehabilitation for the following opportunities:

Peer Mental Health Advocate: PACT, Washington, NJ Assess & provide direct service to people with psychiatric disabilities. Personal experience with receiving mental health services is necessary to be a candidate for this position with a minimum of 2 years experience working in the field. Male counselors needed.

Rehabilitation Counselor: Partial Care, Elizabeth, NJ. Counselor needed to perform intakes and assessments; strong communication skills and attention to detail. Requires Bachelors degree preferred or Associates degree and 4 years exp.

Community Wellness Nurse: RIST/Supportive Housing: Elizabeth, NJ & Fords, NJ. RN wanted for innovative outreach program that serves people with psychiatric disabilities in Middlesex and Union County. Preferred candidate will have extensive community nursing experience.

Supportive Housing Counselor: Union, NJ Assisting individuals obtain rental subsidies and their own apartment and providing supportive counseling to assist in their recovery journey; teaching individuals IMR and Wellness skills, both individually and in groups; working with individuals on career development skills, teaching benefits counseling, assist Individuals with integrating into the community, and teaching living skills as needed.

Please submit resume indicating position of interest to Human.Resources@BridgewayInc.com  or fax to 908-355-6668.
 

Middlesex Interfaith Partners with the Homeless

  • Full-time live-in Residence Counselor. BA required. Experience working with DYFS clients.

  • Part-time Independent Living Coordinator to provide case management, daily living skills, etc. BA required.

  • Part-time Career/Mentor specialist to work with young women around education, career, etc., and to supervise mentor program. BA required.

Send resume to Andrea Krich, Executive Director, Making It Possible to End Homelessness
211 Livingston Ave. 2nd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 729-7770 Office   (732) 729-7799 Fax     mailto:akrich@miphnj.org

Family Promise

Community Outreach Coordinator

Family Promise supports volunteers in their efforts to advocate for programs and policies that prevent homelessness by promoting the economic stability of low-income families. We seek to hire a qualified candidate to be responsible for community outreach, volunteer-base building, and workshops/trainings.  The position is part-time, three days a week, with flexible and sometimes evening hours. All activities take place in New Jersey. Responsibilities will include:

Public Engagement
• Actively recruit new individual and congregational advocates.
• Make presentations to community based groups.
• Help plan and implement programs to encourage volunteers of these groups to become active members and work with them to increase participation.
• Interface with other NJ advocacy coalitions and organizations.
• Work with other staff in refining advocacy programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with local community and faith-based organizations, and other local groups with interests in advocating for the prevention of homelessness.
• Help facilitate public forums that inform the public on programs that assist homeless families

For the details of the position follow this link to the SHA Jobs Page
http://www.shanj.org/Resources/jobs/jobs.htm#Family_Promise_

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Strong Futures, Case Worker

Strong Futures is a permanent supportive housing program in Hudson County providing services to youth ages 18-21 who are homeless or aging out of the DYFS/foster care system. We are currently seeking a full-time Case Worker. 

 Duties:

  • Responsible for initial intakes of clients and individualized service planning for the youth
  • Responsible for scheduling appointments and transporting clients to these appointments
  • Responsible for identifying, obtaining and supporting linkages with needed services for clients
  • Preparing statistics, reports, and other record keeping
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with DYFS/referring agencies
  • Actively engaging in team meetings to support service plan
  • Discharge panning and follow-up

Required Education: BA + 3 years experience working with adolescents Valid NJ Driver's License required.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Kathy Elias 3040 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306. Fax: 201-656-1707 Email: Kathleen_elias@chhsnj.org

Mental Health Association of Morris County

Residential Intensive Support Team

Community Life Coaches:  Full-time and part-time paraprofessional positions providing in-home supportive services including coaching in activities of daily living to customers living in their own apartments.  We are currently looking for people with successful recovery experience from mental illness to help others get well via a mentoring relationship.  Completion of the Consumer Connection’s CORE training is helpful, but not necessary.  These shifts are somewhat flexible, but require working Friday and Saturday or afternoon/evening.      

Nurse Consultant:   Per-Diem position available with the Residential Intensive Support Team (RIST), a supportive housing program that provides intensive daily support to mental health consumers living in their own apartments. Nursing duties include assessments and training of consumers and staff. BSN + Clinical MH experience required. 

Send resumes: Mental Health Association, 100 Rte. 46 E., Bldg C, Mt Lakes, NJ 07046; fax 973-334-4920; email mhamc@aol.com.  Please list the employment opportunity you are interested in on your resume.

Morris County Government

Housing Coordinator

The County of Morris, a HUD designated urban county located in northern NJ, has an opening for a Housing Coordinator.  A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Planning, Public Administration or a related field, and five years of experience in the public sector is required.  Ideal candidates will be Morris County residents with experience in HUD program administration and knowledge of environmental regulations and/or experience with community redevelopment or urban renewal programs or projects.  Expertise with GIS, MS Word, Excel, and Access desired. 

A job application is available at  www.co.morris.nj.us/generalHTML/job.pdf  Send the application with a detailed resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three work related references to: Sabine von Aulock, Morris County Division of Community Development, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, NJ  07963-0900 or fax to (973) 285-6031 or email:  svonaulock@co.morris.nj.us

Family Service

Behavioral Health & Wellness

Program Supervisor - Bachelors Degree required. Supervisory experience a plus.
Residential Aides - Weekend shifts available.
Substitute Residential Aides
Program Secretary - Part time, 25 hours. Requires travel between residences.

Family Service, a private, non-profit agency offering behavioral health care services throughout southern and central New Jersey has multiple openings in Howell, New Jersey. Family Service operates  residential group homes in two locations in Howell. Bock Bay is a residential treatment location for developmentally disabled adult men with mental illness. Tioga Terrace is a residential treatment location for developmentally disabled adult women.

We are seeking candidates who have a high school Diploma/GED; One year experience with Developmentally Disabled Persons (Not required for secretarial position); a valid driver’s license in good standing.

A competitive salary is offered with excellent benefits; 20 hours or more per week and a generous vacation package which includes 10 days off after 1 year of employment. Family Service follows the FISH philosophy, which is designed to create a positive workplace by using four simple practices:

• Be There
• Play
• Make Their Day
• Choose Your Attitude

To apply please send/FAX your resume, salary history/requirements to:
Recruiter-Family Service 770 Woodlane Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Fax: 1-866-362-4769, E-Mail kimc@famserv.org  View our website for more information: www.fam-serv.org

Laurel House – Middlesex, Inc.                                                
        A structured, welcoming place where people with ongoing mental illness come to gain support, learn to work, and rebuild their lives. 

Executive Director
Laurel House Middlesex is a new Clubhouse based on the ICCD Model. It will open in New Brunswick, NJ in early 2008.  Significant first-year funding is in place.  Our Board of Directors is actively soliciting resumes and contacts from qualified individuals for the position of Executive Director.

This individual must be fully committed to making Laurel House Middlesex a success, and be willing to invest the time and energy to make it happen. In return, they will receive the support of an active Board, acceptance of a willing community, and enthusiasm from waiting members.

The person we seek should have at least 3 years of Clubhouse experience, excellent interpersonal skills, a belief in the successful Clubhouse approach, a good management track record, and be committed to achieving fundraising goals.  Salary and fringes will be commensurate with experience.

Interested individuals are invited to contact Jack Gardner at gardsavas@aol.com for further information. Candidates should submit their resume and reasons why they seek this position.  Laurel House is a New Jersey non-profit corporation located at 943 Kearney Drive,      North Brunswick NJ 08902.      732-297-2602
 
Homeless Solutions Inc.

Case Managers – A full time position working with men and a full time position working with single women in a shelter setting. Provide assessment and individualized service planning. Job requirements: BA/BS in human service or related field, criminal justice experience a plus, Valid driver’s license required, Good Oral and written communication skills a must.
Fax Resumes Attn: Paulette Forbes 973-455-1096 or email to
 pauletteforbes@homelesssolutions.org

House Managers needed full and part time for weekends - shifts 6 am -10am , 4-12 ,2-8. $11.50 per hour. Must have valid drivers license and able to drive a 15 passenger van.
Fax resumes to 973-270-0198 or email zulelaspina@homelesssolutions.org

YWCA of Bergen County

Grant Writer
Support the overall goals and objectives of the Fund Development Office.  Primary responsibilities includes the research, preparation and writing of high quality proposals and grant applications; overall management of private and public grants; identifying prospective corporate and foundation donors through  prospect research;  the development of  cultivation and solicitation strategies as well as directly soliciting grant opportunities.

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

  • Minimum of 3+ years grant writing experience and developing relationships with foundations, corporations and government

  • Must demonstrate excellent research, writing and interpersonal skills

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Detailed oriented and superior proofreading skills

Interested candidates should contact jcmleod@ywcabergencounty.org or 201-881-1720

Project Live, Inc.

Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist
F/T position to provide advanced community nursing care services to mental health consumers including assessments, prescribing medications in accordance with approved joint protocols, collaborate with treating Psychiatrist and act as a liaison between consumers and mental health providers.Master’s level, state licensed professional nurse with prescriptive authority.  Two years of mental health experience preferred.

Registered Nurse
F/T Nurse to provide outreach assessment services to mental health consumers. BSN w/ current registration & license to practice in NJ.  Two years of mental health experience.

Addiction Specialist
F/T Addiction Specialist to provide services mental health consumers.  Required: BA/BS in psychology with two years MICA experience; CADC certification.

Valid driver’s license required for all positions.  We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. Mail, email for fax resume with salary requirements to: Project Live, Inc. 465-475 Broadway Newark, NJ 07104. Fax: 973-481-0195 Email: dalvarez@projectlive.org EOE

Pennrose Management Company

Site Manager - Perth Amboy, NJ
Site Manager position available in Perth Amboy, NJ. Responsible for leasing, certifications of applicants/residents, rents, AP/AR. Affordable housing & tax credit experience. Must be Bi-lingual (Spanish). Great benefits/competitive salary. EOE

Site Manager - Livingston/ Providence NJ
Site Manager position available in Livingston / Providence NJ. Responsible for leasing, certifications of applicants/residents, rents, AP/AR. Affordable housing & tax credit experience. Bi-lingual a plus. Great benefits/competitive salary. EOE

Please send resume to tmccoy@pennrose.com or fax to 267-386-8630

Helping Hand Behavioral Health

Case Manager
 For an adult, mental health partial care program in Northfield, NJ (Atlantic County). Responsibilities include facilitation of groups, one-on-one counseling, program implementation & documentation. 
Minimum requirement is BA in Human Services with experience in mental health.  Pre-vocational and/or substance abuse experience a plus – Psych Rehab an additional plus!

 Competitive salary & benefits.  Please contact Nancy Basile at 609-383-8668 or email Nancy@helpinghand-northfield.com

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ

Collaborative Support Programs of NJ (CSP-NJ), not-for-profit organization directed, managed and staffed through the collaborative efforts of mental health consumers, survivors and non-consumers, seeks the following

Wellness Associate Freehold, NJ (State-wide)

We seek a dynamic presenter with strong leadership skills to join as Wellness Associate to carry out wellness education services for the Institute of Wellness and Recovery Initiatives.  Responsibilities include presenting wellness and recovery principles at wellness networks, Self-Help Centers and wellness outreach projects; maintain and submit daily activity reports.  Qualifications: HS diploma with a minimum of 1-2 years experience in administrative assistance or BA in related field can be substituted for experience.  Preferred: CPRP certification and/or experience with self-help, psychiatric rehabilitation or other wellness and recovery programs and principles.  Excellent verbal and written skills, good organizational and time management skills a must.  Valid NJ DL and finger printing clearance required.  Consumers of mental health are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Compensation includes competitive salary, medical, dental and vision plus 401K.  Send resume with cover letter to hr@cspnj.org with subject Wellness Search or fax: (732) 780-8977 Attn: Wellness Search. No phone calls please.  For more info visit www.cspnj.org

 

Support Worker (4 F/T Positions) Salem, Absecon & Trenton, NJ

We seek 3 Full-time Support Service Workers for the Salem, Absecon and Trenton location.  Responsibilities: provide supportive housing services to tenants diagnosed with mental illness; assist program tenants’ re-establish valued roles in the community.  Work in a variety of ways to promote self-sufficiency.  Qualifications: B.S. in related field or may substitute education with valid work experience. Excellent written and verbal skills; strong assessment and organizational skills; ability to manage crisis; strong computer skills; valid NJ drivers’ license a must. Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation model preferred.  Consumer of mental health are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

Compensation includes competitive salary, medical, dental and vision plus 401K.  Send resume with cover letter to hr@cspnj.org with subject Support Worker South Search or fax: (732) 780-8977 Attn: Support Worker Search.  No phone calls please.  For more info visit www.cspnj.org     

 

Consumer Advocate State Psychiatric Hospitals

We seek a pro-active individual to work as part of a multi-disciplinary performance improvement team within the state hospital to monitor the use of seclusion and restrains by hospital staff with clients.  Qualifications: BA/BS in related field or AA with at least one year experience in the mental health system.  Strong interpersonal skills, computer skills and excellent reading and writing, time management and organizational skills a must.  Valid NJDL and Fingerprinting clearance required.  Consumers of mental health are strongly encouraged to apply. 


Compensation includes competitive salary, medical/dental/ vision/401K/6 wks paid time off.  Send resume with cover letter to hr@cspnj.org with subject Consumer Advocate Search or fax: (732) 780-8977 Attn: Consumer Advocate Search.  No phone calls please.

 

Financial Services Representative Eatontown, NJ

We seek a savvy, organized and resourceful candidate to work along side the support services team on managing client trust accounts.  The Financial Services Representative must be accurate and work well with the team to maximize the services provided to the clients.  Responsibilities include: liaison between case manager and client to ensure accurate account information is kept; willing to work with mental health consumers; maintain accurate budgets.   Qualifications: High School Diploma and/or 1 year in mental health or financial services. BS/BA may be substituted for experience.  Computer skills a plus. Opportunity to train available.  Valid NJ DL.  Consumers of mental health are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

Send resume with cover letter to hr@cspnj.org or fax: (732) 780-8977 with subject Financial Services Search   No phone calls please.    For more info visit www.cspnj.org

 
 Recovery Coach
Ancora, NJ
 We seek a Recovery Coach, to be filled in March 2008, to work collaboratively with hospital staff linking clients with community resources.  In conjunction with the Wellness and Recovery Institute and support service staff, this position will run daily groups; assist in referring and linking group participants with agency housing opportunities; work with participants in educating them on available community resources and generating a discharge plan.  Qualifications: Experience with self-help, psychiatric rehabilitation or other wellness and recovery programs, trainings, and resource development; organizing and implementing trainings, workshops, and education events. Experience running groups preferred.  Required: BA in related field or AA with 1-2 years related experience.  Excellent reading and writing, time management and organizational skills a must.  Valid NJ driver's license and fingerprinting clearance required.  Consumers of mental health are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Compensation includes competitive salary, medical/dental/ vision/401K/6 wks paid time off.  Send resume with cover letter to hr@cspnj.org with subject containing the job title, or fax: (732) 780-8977. No phone calls please.  For more info visit www.cspnj.org 
 

Advance Housing

 Volunteer Opportunities
Advance Housing, Inc is very excited to introduce volunteer opportunities in our Bergen and Sussex locations. Serving as a volunteer for a good cause is truly a rewarding and satisfying
experience. We offer an array of opportunities, including gardening,general maintenance, clerical work and special outings, to name just a few. If you are interested in volunteering at Advance Housing contact Jan listed below.

Community Integration Counselors
Full-time and part-time positions available for both our Bergen and Sussex locations. The successful candidates will be responsible for accurate clinical charting, medication monitoring, crisis intervention and counseling. Requirements are a BA/BS in psychology, sociology or related field and effective time management and organization skills.

Program Coordinator
This full-time position requires a degree in psychology, sociology or a related field. The successful candidate will coordinate services and activities for the Supportive Living Program in our Sussex County location, supervise team members and provide direct services and information resources to consumers.

Reply to Jan Turlick at Advance Housing, Inc. 100 First Street, Suite 203, Hackensack, NJ 07601. 201.498.9140 x221, fax: 201.498.9144 Email: jturlick@advancehousing.org

New Jersey Community Development Corporation

 Director of Development
The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s fund-raising activities and for serving as the organization’s key external affairs representative to diverse audiences.  Proven skills in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding corporate and individual donors and foundations are essential
For the details of the position follow this link to the SHA Jobs Page
http://www.shanj.org/Resources/jobs/jobs.htm#Community%20Development%20Corporation

Case Manager – Independence House
New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County.  We are currently recruiting a Case Manager for our Independence House program, which provides transitional living service for youth aged 17-21 who have aged-out of the foster care system. 

The Case Manager initiates and oversees the individual treatment planning process from admission to discharge under the direction of the Program Director. 

For the details of the position follow this link to the SHA Jobs Page
http://www.shanj.org/Resources/jobs/jobs.htm#Community%20Development%20Corporation

                                                                                            

   

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