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 here !
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 :
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.
At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.
For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process. JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.
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