Woods Services·Mount Holly, New Jersey
The Support Specialist provides direct supervision and mental health services to adults with chronic mental illness in a residential respite setting. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, facilitating social skills groups, and collaborating with community resources for patient care.
Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Kairos House. Kairos House Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups, and life skills training.
3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year Medical, vision, dental and life insurance 403(b) employee participation and employer match 9 Agency-paid holidays Training opportunities provided throughout the year Retention bonus Pay: $16 to $18 / hour – pay depends upon education / experience Hours: Two shifts are available: 4 pm till 12 am (midnight) and 1 pm till 9:00 pm Job Summary The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting Provides crisis intervention as needed Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers Provides social skills groups related to the consumer’s individual needs Transports consumers in agency vehicles Understands medication procedures for the purpose of observing the administration of medications Must understand the use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) for chart documentation Must be aware of all safety procedures along with review of MSDS manuals Utilizes Safe Crisis Management (SCM), CPR, and First Aid
Candidates must have a BA/BS in a mental health field, or an associate degree with 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma with 4 years of experience. Proficiency in SCM, CPR, First Aid, and EHR documentation is required.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.