Community Employment Specialist AtlanticCumberland Counties

When you love what you do its not a jobits a calling. At JEVS we help the people we serve lead self-determined connected and fulfilling lives that strengthen themselves their families and their communities. Our team is more than 1500 strong serving the Greater Philadelphia community for over 85 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals gain independence and economic security. We believe everyone deserves access to jobs educational opportunities and vital services.

• Manage assigned caseload to Develop change and track results of the job seekers goals.

• Match a job seekers interests and abilities with available jobs. Look for new employers and nurture relationships with existing employers.

• Conduct an assessment of each job seeker. Focus on total life experiences not just work history and interest.

• Support job seeker in obtaining an interview for identified jobs. Attend interview if needed.

• Support participants currently employed to increase skills abilities hours duties authority as desired by participant.

• Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation is required.
• Associates degree and 1 year experience preferred

• Hours of work may vary depending upon participants/job seekers. Hours of work may include evenings and weekends.

Whats in it for you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service for those enrolled in job-related accredited degree or certificate level courses
• Health Dental and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education professional development opportunities retreats and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this is $22 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. 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 its like to be a part of the JEVS team visit our careers page athttps:// individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contactyourrecruiter 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 persons 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.

Required Experience:

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