Independence Coach for Young Adults with Disabilities

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

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