Community Outreach Associate- Part Time

Sevita•Mays Landing, NJ

About The Position

The Community Outreach Associate works with individuals in the community to support community, recreational, and social environment goals. The role advocates for program participants so they can be fully integrated into community life. The position serves Cumberland and Atlantic Counties and is part time, paying $20.00 per hour. The associate provides training, assistance, and/or supervision in areas such as daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, medication administration, and job skills development. The role also supports individuals’ behavioral needs and family systems, helps ensure service-plan objectives are met, and provides transportation to activities and appointments. The associate maintains service notes and required documentation, communicates relevant feedback and data to a direct supervisor, develops potential work opportunities with employers, attends required training and meetings, and provides emergency coverage or care when needed. The associate is expected to maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, follow universal precautions, and report incidents of maltreatment and medical or behavioral concerns in accordance with company policy.

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 car registration and vehicle 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 environment 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 a therapeutic relationship with individuals receiving services to support effective guidance and service delivery.
Work on behavioral assistance and family systems, including working with family members of individuals in the program.
Ensure objectives are met in accordance with the service plan.
Transport individuals receiving services to activities and appointments.
Maintain current progress and service notes, and complete and submit required documentation to the direct supervisor in accordance with policies and deadlines.
Provide the direct supervisor with verbal feedback and data relevant to individuals’ services, service plans, or administrative policy.
Meet with employers to develop potential work opportunities for individuals receiving services.
Attend required training and other meetings.
Provide emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
Report incidents of maltreatment and medical or behavioral concerns in accordance with company policy.
Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with company standards.