Career Navigator

When you love what you do, it’s not a job—it’s 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 1,500 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.

Are you interested in assisting others in becoming more self-sufficient? Do you have a knack for matching skills and interest with appropriate employment opportunities?

JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity to join our Philadelphia Independence Network (PIN) team as an Career Navigator in our Collingswood NJ location. As the Career Navigator, you will assist in ensuring that youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a more fully informed choice and can successfully transition into integrated, competitive employment.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate entire arc of Discovery process for assigned participants

• Work with participants to identify internship and employment opportunities; provide support as needed:

• On-board participants into internships

• Train participants on technical aspects of expectations

• Train employers regarding support needs of individuals; provide ongoing technical assistance to employers

• Participate in recruiting participants

• Engage with employers; educate employers and staff; facilitate resolution of participant’s challenges.

• Provide coaching, counseling and feedback when necessary; assists in identifying creative solutions to encourage smooth transitions

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, counseling, or related field required

• 1+ years' experience working with people with disabilities required; experience in career counseling preferred

• Ability to perform administrative functions such as organizing and completing paperwork, gathering and tracking data, and reading and understanding technical documents.

• Computer proficiency required; ability to use Microsoft Suite required

• Ability to learn DSPD, DRS, SSA and TTW programs and other applicable government rules and regulations.

• Ability to learn different types of disabilities and know strategies to provide appropriate training and/or employment opportunities.

• Drives personal vehicle to alternative work sites. Occasionally transports participants.

The base pay for this position is $40,000. 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.