Position Overview: JFK manages a semi-independent residential site for nine individuals with mental illness in the Germantown section of the city. Our Supported Living Specialist support residents by:

• Providing a full range of supportive care necessary to meet the resident's clinical, social, health and economic needs
• Counseling residents on all Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and nurturing ongoing independence to sustain ADL's
• Fostering an atmosphere that maintains the highest levels of essential life supports
• Assisting when emergency services and crisis intervention is needed

Our Supported Living Specialist should:

• Desire to embrace the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health
• Exercise good judgement to ensure respect and fairness are the foundation of resident interactions
• Be a flexible creative problem-solver that can adapt to evolving resident needs
• Engage with peer supportive living specialist to provide consistency in resident supports and smooth shift transitions
• Be comfortable navigating the city by vehicle or public transit to escort residents

Training & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and post-high school experience working with adults who have diminished mental capacity -or- specialized training, certification, or study in human or social services

Schedule: Tues 12AM-8AM; Fri/Sat: 4PM-12PM (24 hours/week)

Location: Germantown neighborhood, accessible to SEPTA transit lines