Warming Center Mentor | Homelessness

Description

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for seasonal Warming Center Mentor(s). The Warming Center provides emergency overnight shelter for the unhoused from December through March. The Warming Center provides a warm safe place for unsheltered individuals to spend the night during the winter months.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests and make them feel welcome and comfortable.
• Be a positive role model, through professional behavior and communication.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment through education, guidance, and personal interaction.
• Ensure cleanliness of the center and inform center manager of any maintenance issues.
• Responsible for guest safety, proving crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Must adhere to staffing schedules to provide adequate and safe staffing coverage to accomplish program objectives.

Up to 28 hours per week | $100 Holiday Shift Pay on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day | No benefits

2 shifts available

1. 5:00pm – 12:00am

2. 12:00am – 7:00am

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED and 1-2 years of related experience OR
• 3 years of experience working with the unhoused population.
• Ability to make positive relationships with individuals who receive mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• Proven ability to work with diverse communities.
• Willingness to disclose use of mental health 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.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) as well as general computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.