Community Outreach Associate- Part Time

Sevita•Winslow Township, NJ

About The Position

The Community Outreach Associate works with individuals in the community to support their community, recreational, and social goals and to help participants become fully integrated into community life. The role provides training, assistance, and supervision in areas such as daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, medication administration, and job skills development. The associate builds therapeutic relationships, supports individuals and their families, and helps ensure service-plan objectives are met. The position serves areas in Camden and Gloucester Counties and includes transporting individuals to activities and appointments, maintaining progress notes and required documentation, providing feedback to the direct supervisor, and meeting with employers to develop potential work opportunities. The associate also attends required training and meetings, may provide emergency coverage or care, and reports maltreatment, medical, and behavioral concerns according to company policy. Confidentiality, human rights, and universal precautions must be maintained in accordance with company standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with youth in a group setting required.
Complete all state-required training and certification within mandated timeframes.
Valid driver’s license in good standing, with vehicle registration and insurance.
Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
Ability to listen and empathize while still providing guidance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two years of experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

Support individuals’ community, recreational, and social goals and advocate for their integration into community life.
Provide training, assistance, and/or supervision in daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, medication administration, and/or job skills development.
Establish therapeutic relationships to provide effective guidance, support, and services.
Work on behavioral assistance and family systems, including working with family members of individuals in the program.
Ensure objectives are met in accordance with each individual’s service plan.
Transport individuals receiving services to activities and appointments.
Maintain current progress and service notes and submit required documentation to the direct supervisor according to policies and deadlines.
Provide the direct supervisor with verbal feedback and data related to individuals’ services, service plans, or administrative policies.
Meet with employers to develop potential work opportunities for individuals receiving services.
Attend required training and meetings.
Provide emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
Report maltreatment, medical concerns, and behavioral concerns in accordance with company policy.
Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions according to company standards.