At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.

JEVS Human Services is growing and is currently seeking a detail oriented, resourceful and compassionate individual to join the team as a Community Integration Specialist.  In this role you will be responsible for helping individuals transition between services and adapt to life changes.

This role is located on-site in our Northeast Philadelpia office.

Job Duties:

• Support the individuals connection with friends and their inclusion in the community of their choice.
• Teach skills to help individuals use community resources and interact socially with others.
• Build collaborative, professional relationships with the individual and others on the support team.
• Work in partnership with the individual to track progress toward goals and adjust services as needed and desired by individual.
• Monitor the individual’s physical and emotional health
• Identify risk and behaviors that can lead to a crisis and use effective strategies to prevent or intervene in the crisis in collaboration with others.
• Take the lead role with a network of current individuals and work with new and developing relationships to increase the volunteer opportunities and social activities in the community.

• Two years of college course work in psychology, education, social work, or other appropriate field required; appropriate experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in a related field required

THIS POSITION IS 30 HOURS/WEEK: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-2PM

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 base pay for this position is $16.71 hourly. 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.