Direct Support Worker

Job Description

Job Description

At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and hopeful lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. Our team is more than 1,000 strong, serving the Greater Philadelphia community tirelessly for over 80 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals have a better quality of life. We serve those with disabilities and people facing tough socio-economic conditions. We believe everyone deserves fulfilling jobs, educational opportunities, and access to vital services.

The Independence Network is a community of individuals who live independently in Robbinsville. Each member works with staff to set goals and identify interests and needs. Supports are tailored and delivered to help people pursue their goals. Learn more about this amazing program here!

This opportunity is community based and located in Robbinsville, NJ.

This is a part-time, 15 hours/week role.

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

Job Overview:

• Develop a rapport with assigned individuals and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship

• Contribute to plans that support individuals to pursue their goals and dreams

• Teach independent living skills and develop strategies the individual can rely on to continue to grow in their independence

• Provide guidance and mentoring to support social skills

• Coach individual(s) to establish volunteer opportunities or paid employment

• Assist individuals to engage in community activities that match their interests

Some of what we offer:

• Flexible work schedule: create your own schedule based on the needs of your case load. Working another job or currently in school? Looking to work around your personal schedule? This job could be for you!

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

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

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

Skills & Requirements:

• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Some college coursework preferred

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 $17.00 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

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.