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title: Warming Center Mentor
description: Collaborative Support Programs of NJ is hiring for the Warming Center Mentor role
  in Kearny, NJ. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-09-28T19:17:33Z
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| **Company** | Collaborative Support Programs of NJ |
| **Location** | Kearny, NJ |
| **Salary** | $20/hr |
| **Type** | Temporary |
| **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 |
## 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 **November through March.** The Mentor ensures the physical safety and emotional well-being of guests staying at the emergency cold weather shelter. Staff members work as a team to handle nightly intake, distribute supplies, maintain facility cleanliness, and connect guests with critical community resources. The Warming Center provides a warm safe place for unsheltered individuals to spend the night during the winter months.

**HIGHLIGHTS**

- Greet guests warmly and create a welcoming, respectful, and comfortable environment.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and effective communication.
- Promote a safe, healthy, and supportive environment through education, guidance, and positive interactions with guests.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the center and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns to the Center Manager.
- Support guest safety by responding appropriately to behavioral health crises and utilizing effective crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when needed.
- Adhere to assigned staffing schedules to ensure adequate and safe staffing coverage and support the successful delivery of program services and objectives.

**Hourly Rate: $20.00 | $100 Holiday Shift Pay on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day**

**3 part-time shifts available | Up to 29 hours per week | No benefits**

1. 5:00pm – 12:00am

2. 12:00am – 6:00am

3. 6:00am – 10:00am

- High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of working with the homeless population.
- Ability to build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with individuals who currently or previously have received mental health or substance use services.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.
- Willingness to share personal experience with mental health or substance use services, as appropriate, and speak openly about one’s individual recovery journey.
- Ability to work with individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a compassionate, respectful, and professional manner.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and 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.
## Skills

- De-escalation Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Basic Computer Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Human Resources

## How to Apply

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