Crosswinds is the first adult mental health respite to open in New Jersey. The program offers a safe, supportive environment for adults to stay on a short-term basis when experiencing or on the verge of a mental health crisis. Crosswinds offers peer support, case management, education, support groups, medication services, co-occurring substance abuse services, Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) and follow-up support. It serves as a crisis alternative that aims to avoid the repetitive cycle of psychiatric hospitalization.

 

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 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 techniques as needed.  Must work a minimum of 2 shifts per month.

 

 

Hours:

This position is part-time, working 8 to 24 hours per month, including holidays. 

 

The Part Time positions have the following benefits:

New Jersey earn sick leave  Time and a half for hours worked on agency holidays                Training opportunities provided throughout the year