Resource Specialist | Mental Health

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Description

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

• 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  to help members obtain identification documents including birth certificates, social security card, marriage licenses, etc.
• Stay abreast of community resources available to assist members through financial, healthcare, educational and other services that may be needed.

• 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.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday (time to be determined)
• Location:
  
  Newark, NJ

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