Community Support Specialist (Mental Health)

JEVS Human Services • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and hopeful lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. Our team is more than 1,000 strong, serving the Greater Philadelphia community tirelessly for over 80 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals have a better quality of life. We serve those with disabilities and people facing tough socio-economic conditions. We believe everyone deserves fulfilling jobs, educational opportunities, and access to vital services.

As the Mental Health Specialist
you will be responsible
for sharing the underlying concepts necessary for recovery: hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy, and support

This position will function both on-site in our Northeast Philadelphia office and within the community.

Responsibilities

• Work with people who have experienced psychiatric symptoms to assist them discover their strengths
• Empower people to feel the way they want to. Help make their lives the way they want them to be. Help them to achieve life goals
• Provide activities, education, skill teaching, and opportunities on-site and in the community
• Provide linkage to resources in the community to assist individuals
• Provide outreach to individuals in crisis or in need of extra support
• Assist in the evaluation and development of methods, curriculum, and materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees