Wellness Respite Associate role works under the direction of the Program Manager and will provide supportive services geared toward facilitating the center guests’ successful stay, learning crisis coping skills and working toward realizing their full potential. Work as part of a team, to provide services consistent with agency’s mission, vision, values, Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles and the concept of wellness and recovery. This program provides an alternative to hospitalization for individuals with psychiatric disabilities who are in crisis. During their stay, guest will work on a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and be linked to services and resources within their community. Guests stay a max of 10 days.

Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 7:30am- 6pm (30 hours per week)

Salary Range: $17.79 - $20.00 per hour

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• High School Diploma / GED + 4 years of related work / life experience OR
• A BA degree in a mental health/human service or health related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, strong assessment skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage crisis and knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation model.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Valid NJ drivers’ license with acceptable driving record is required.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who have been trained to use their own life experience dealing with mental health or substance use challenges to inspire and support others.
• ***Must obtain their first dose of the primary series of a COVID-19 vaccination by their start date