Community Outreach Worker

Sevita•Newark, NJ

38d•$20 - $20

About The Position

New Jersey Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived. Community Outreach Worker Part-time/ up to 20 hrs a week-- $20/hr Working in Essex, Union and Somerset Counties SUMMARY Works with clients in the community to provide support for community goals, recreational goals, and social environment activities. Sometimes serves as an advocate for program participants to fully be integrated into community life.

Requirements

Bachelors preferred, High school diploma required
Two years' experience in human services preferred
Valid driver's license in good standing
Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
All state required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes
Travel as needed
Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Works on behavioral assistance and family systems and works with Mentor Parents.
Provides training, assistance and/or supervision to individual(s) in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, medication administration, and/or job skills development.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the individual receiving services to ensure effective guidance, support and service delivery. Ensures objectives are met in accordance with the service plan.
Provides transportation for individual(s) receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments including operating vehicles as required.
Maintains current progress and service notes. Completes and submits required documentation to direct supervisor in accordance with any applicable policies and deadlines.
Provides direct supervisor with verbal feedback and data relevant to the individual's services, service plan or administrative policy.
May meet with employers as required, to develop potential work opportunities for individuals receiving services.
Attends training and other meetings as required.
Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services. Reports incidents of maltreatment, medical and behavioral concerns in accordance with MENTOR policy.
Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with The MENTOR Network policy.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.