Community Support Coach

JEVS Human Services Career Center; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Collaborative environment

Variety of daily activities

Career development through life-long経験

Job summary

JEVS Human Services is seeking a community-based Community Support Counselor to empower Independence Network members in Camden, Burlington, or Gloucester counties. You will help individuals set goals, develop living skills, and participate in community activities to foster independence.

Join a collaborative team and enjoy a flexible schedule that accommodates your case load and personal commitments, with opportunities to guide members toward volunteer work or paid employment in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rapport with assigned individuals and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
• Contribute to plans that support individuals to pursue their goals and dreams
• Teach independent living skills and develop strategies the individual can rely on to continue to grow in their independence
• Provide guidance and mentoring to support social skills
• Coach individual(s) to establish volunteer opportunities or paid employment
• Assist individuals to engage in community activities that match their interests

Job description

JEVS Human Services hasan exciting opportunity as acommunity-based Community Support Counselor.

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 can be located in Camden, Burlington, and/or Gloucester counties, based on your availability.

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

Job Overview:

• Develop a rapport with assigned individuals and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
• Contribute to plans that support individuals to pursue their goals and dreams
• Teach independent living skills and develop strategies the individual can rely on to continue to grow in their independence
• Provide guidance and mentoring to support social skills
• Coach individual(s) 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!