Direct Care Worker

JEVS Human Services; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Collaborative environment

Variety in daily work

Job summary

JEVS Human Services in Camden, NJ is seeking dedicated staff for the Independence Network to help young adults with disabilities live independently. The role involves building trust with members, supporting goal setting, teaching daily living skills, and guiding social and community engagement in a flexible, community-based environment.

You will collaborate with staff to create personalized plans, mentor members toward volunteer or paid opportunities, and help them participate in activities that

Qualifications

• Develop a rapport with assigned individuals and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Rapport building

Mentoring

Coaching

Community engagement

Independent living skills

Goal setting

Job description

When you love what you do, it’s not a job—it’s a calling. At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and fulfilling lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. Our team is more than 1,500 strong, serving the Greater Philadelphia community for over 85 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals gain independence and economic security. We believe everyone deserves access to jobs, educational opportunities, and vital 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 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!