Community Outreach Associate- Part Time

Sevita; Sicklerville (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time

Referral program

Job summary

New Jersey Mentor, a part of Sevita, seeks a Part-time Community Outreach Associate to support youth in the community and help participants integrate into everyday life. You will assist with daily living skills, transportation, and social activities while collaborating with families and program staff.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years in human services, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in human services preferred.
• Experience with youth in a group setting required.
• All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance, and supervision in daily living, personal care, financial management, community integration, medication administration, and job skills development.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with the individual to ensure guidance and service delivery.
• Work on behavioral assistance and family systems with family members.
• Ensure objectives are met per the service plan.
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments.
• Maintain progress notes and submit documentation on time.
• Provide feedback and data to the supervisor about services and plans.
• Meet with employers to develop work opportunities for participants.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Provide emergency coverage and report incidents per policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and universal precautions.

Skills

Two years of experience in human‑serv

Experience with youth in group setting

Valid driver’s license

Exceptional communication skills

Good listener

Reliability and compassion

Commitment to mission and values

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

New Jersey Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Program Services – Community Outreach Associate

Part Time

Sevice areas ( Camden/Gloucester Counties )

$20.00 per hour

Are you an outgoing “people person” who enjoys helping others? As Community Outreach Associate, you will work with individuals in the community to support community goals, recreational goals, and social environment activities, serving as an advocate for program participants to be fully integrated into community life.

• Provide training, assistance, and/or supervision to individual(s) in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, medication administration, and/or job skills development
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with the individual receiving services to ensure effective guidance, support, and service delivery
• Work on behavioral assistance and family systems; work with family members of individuals in program
• Ensure objectives are met in accordance with the service plan
• Provide transportation for individual(s) receiving services to activities and appointments
• Maintain current progress and service notes; complete and submit required documentation to direct supervisor in accordance with applicable policies and deadlines
• Provide direct supervisor with verbal feedback and data relevant to individuals’ services, service plans, or administrative policy
• Meet with employers to develop potential work opportunities for individuals receiving services
• Attend training and other meetings as required
• Provide emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services; report incidents of maltreatment, medical, and behavioral concerns in accordance with company policy
• Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with company standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Two years of experience in human services preferred
• Experience with youth in a group setting required
• All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and vehicle insurance
• Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance

Why Join Us?

• Part Time
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law