Wellness Center Manager | Community Drop-In

Collaborative Support Programs•Somerville, NJ

About The Position

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit is looking for a full-time Wellness Center Manager in Somerville. The Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing operations and activities at the center including a team of mentors and a Resource Specialist. Wellness Centers are a safe and supportive place for adults with life struggles to meet and get support. HIGHLIGHTS Conduct community outreach to promote center services, building partnerships with local organizations, and ensuring access to resources for members. Foster a welcoming environment, track operational metrics, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with policies. The manager will coordinate referral services, life skills workshops, vocational awareness, self-care opportunities, creative arts activities, peer support, access to tangible goods. Foster partnerships with local organizations, community leaders to enhance the centers visibility and relevance, actively engaging in community events and initiatives. Full-time | Benefit Eligible (Medical, free DMO dental & free vision) including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays

Requirements

MUST have a valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline or High School diploma / GED + 4 years working at a nonprofit.
2+ years in a supervisory role preferred.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written; attention to detail, and ability to multi–task and stay organized.
Track record of engagement and passion for building the community.
The ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations.
Knowledge of wellness, the mental health system and community resources.
MUST be proficient with Microsoft Office and have strong computer skills.
Ability to effectively engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses through empathy, professionalism, and trauma-informed approaches.
Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills a plus!

Responsibilities

managing
coordinating
overseeing operations and activities at the center
Conduct community outreach to promote center services
building partnerships with local organizations
ensuring access to resources for members
Foster a welcoming environment
track operational metrics
manage budgets
ensure compliance with policies
coordinate referral services
coordinate life skills workshops
coordinate vocational awareness
coordinate self-care opportunities
coordinate creative arts activities
coordinate peer support
coordinate access to tangible goods
Foster partnerships with local organizations
Foster partnerships with community leaders to enhance the centers visibility and relevance
actively engaging in community events and initiatives