Independent Living Coach for Young Adults with Disabilities

JEVS Human Services; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative environment

Experience with disabilities preferred

Valid driver’s license required

Some college coursework preferred

Job summary

JEVS Human Services is seeking a Community Support Counselor to support members of the Independence Network in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties. You will build trusting relationships, help individuals set goals, and tailor supports to promote independent living and meaningful community participation.

Key duties include mentoring, teaching independent living skills, and guiding members toward volunteer or paid opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Some college coursework preferred.

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

Independence coaching

Community engagement

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

JEVS Human Services is seeking a Community Support Counselor to support members of the Independence Network in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties. You will build trusting relationships, help individuals set goals, and tailor supports to promote independent living and meaningful community participation.

Key duties include mentoring, teaching independent living skills, and guiding members toward volunteer or paid opportunities.