Direct Care Worker

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 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!