Independence Support Specialist

JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity within our Freedom Project program as a community based Direct Support Professional/Community Support Counselor. The Freedom Project is a community of individuals who live independently in Robbinsville, NJ. Each member, along with family members and/or advocates, work with staff to set his/her own goals and identify interests and needs. Supports are individually tailored and delivered to help people pursue their goals.

In this role, you will work to provide additional support and assistance to the members of the Independence Network community.

This is a part time position, 32 hours per week. This position requires a floating schedule. NO set hours.

Job Overview:

• Develop a rapport with individuals and create a safe and supportive relationship

• Help create the person-centered plans that support individuals to pursue their goals and dreams

• Teach living skills the individuals can use to grow in their independence

• Provide guidance and mentoring to support social skills

• Coach individuals to establish volunteer opportunities or paid employment

• Assist individuals to engage in community activities

  
  

Some of what we offer:

• Collaborative environment: work in person, supporting a community of individuals to learn, experience, and achieve their life’s goals through planning and support

• Variety: every day in this role is different! Spend time working with members in their homes and in the community

• Excellent life-long experience: get valuable experience working individually with members and running groups; a great way to move ahead in your career in social services

• 1 year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Some college coursework preferred

The pay for this position is $18.00. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.