Community Support Counselor - JEVS Human Services

The Independence Network empowers young adults with disabilities in a supportive community so they can live independent lives. Each member works with staff to set goals and identify interests and needs. Supports are tailored and delivered to help people pursue their goals.

This opportunity is community-based and is in Camden, Burlington, and/or Gloucester counties, based on your availability.

In this role, you will work to provide extra support to the members of the Independence Network community.

Job Overview:

• Develop a rapport with individuals and create a supportive relationship

• Create plans that support their goals and dreams

• Teach independent living skills the individual can rely on to continue to grow in their independence

• Provide guidance and mentoring to support social skills

• Coach individuals to establish volunteer opportunities or paid employment

• Assist individuals to engage in community activities that match their interests

Some of what we offer:

• Flexible work schedule:create your own schedule based on the needs of your case load. Working another job or currently in school? Looking to work around your personal schedule? This job could be for you!

• Collaborative environment:work to support a community of individuals to learn, experience and achieve their life’s goals

• Variety: every day in this role is different! Spend time working with members in their home and in the community

• Excellent life-long experience:get valuable experience working with members and running groups; a great way to move ahead in your career in social services!

• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred

• Valid driver’s license required

• Some college coursework preferred

The base pay for this position is $17.00 per hour. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.