Community Support Counselor — Flexible Schedule

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

Life-long experience

Job summary

JEVS Human Services is seeking a Community Support Counselor to work within the Independence Network, empowering young adults with disabilities to live independently. The role focuses on building trust, planning goals, and teaching living skills in community settings.

You will assist individuals in accessing community activities, developing social and employment supports, and coordinating with staff to tailor supports to each person’s goals.

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 is seeking a Community Support Counselor to work within the Independence Network, empowering young adults with disabilities to live independently. The role focuses on building trust, planning goals, and teaching living skills in community settings.

You will assist individuals in accessing community activities, developing social and employment supports, and coordinating with staff to tailor supports to each person’s goals.