What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist position at JEVS Human Services?
Community Support Counselor
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Narberth, PA
Are you passionate about helping others live more independently and fully engage in their community? Join our team as a Community Support Counselor and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
In this role, you'll provide personalized support that empowers individuals to achieve their goals, build meaningful connections, and take part in everyday community life.
What You'll Do:
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with individuals you serve
- Contribute to person-centered plans that help individuals achieve their personal goals and dreams
- Teach independent living skills and strategies that promote growth and self-reliance
- Provide guidance to strengthen social skills and community connections
- Coach individuals in pursuing volunteer opportunities or employment
- Support participation in recreational and community activities that reflect each person's interests
Why Join Us?
- Full-time and part-time schedules available
- Opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact in your community
- Be part of a supportive team dedicated to inclusion, growth, and empowerment
If you're compassionate, reliable, and excited about supporting people in leading meaningful lives, we'd love to meet you
Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred
- Valid driver's license required
What's 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 pay for this position is $16.84 per hour. 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
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.
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