Community Support Counselor (Part Time)

JEVS Human Services
NJ
$17 an hour
Part-time

JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity as a community-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.

Learn more about this amazing program ! 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!
  • Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Some college coursework preferred

Schedule : This position is 20 hours / week. Flexible work schedule : create your own schedule based on the needs of your case load.

Our full-time roles include a full benefits package!

  • Medical & dental coverage
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Cell phone reimbursement

The base pay for this position is $17.00 per hour. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work.

JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

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