Community Support Coach

JEVS Human Services • Cherry Hill Township, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

JEVS Human Services is hiring a community-based Community Support Coach for its Independence Network, which empowers young adults with disabilities to live independent lives in a supportive community. Members work with staff to set goals and identify their interests and needs, and receive tailored supports to pursue their goals. The role provides additional support to members and can be based in Camden, Burlington, and/or Gloucester counties, depending on the coach’s availability.

The coach builds supportive relationships with assigned individuals, contributes to plans that help them pursue their goals, and teaches independent living skills. The coach also provides social-skills guidance and mentoring, helps individuals explore volunteer opportunities or paid employment, and supports participation in community activities that match their interests.

The position offers a flexible schedule based on caseload needs, a collaborative environment, varied work with members in their homes and in the community, and experience working with members and running groups that may support career development in social services.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with assigned individuals and cultivate a safe, supportive relationship.
• Contribute to plans that support individuals in pursuing their goals and dreams.
• Teach independent living skills and develop strategies individuals can use to continue growing their independence.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to support social skills.
• Coach individuals to establish volunteer opportunities or paid employment.
• Assist individuals in engaging in community activities that match their interests.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule based on caseload needs.
• Collaborative environment supporting a community of individuals.
• Varied work with members in their homes and in the community.
• Valuable experience working with members and running groups, with potential career development in social services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed