At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 16,000 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 expanding our The Choice is Yours (TCY) program and has a need for an Employment Advisor. The Employment Advisor is responsible for providing support services for participants, developing career plans, and providing employment and career pathway guidance and support to participants who have been previously involved with the criminal justice system. Job Duties : + Maintain a working knowledge of PCCD and Philadelphia DA Office, and Philadelphia Defenders Association, BCC/DOC + Maintain a working knowledge of Diversion and Re-entry programs, and current Criminal Justice Reform initiatives. + Provide coaching to clients of an alternative to incarceration program to Justice Involved Youth and Adults including referrals from BCC/DOC. + Collaborate with the Instructors, and Job Developer regarding planning and information sharing on Education progress, ACCI assignments, job matching, job placement and retention tracking of clients + Coach and tap into your clients’ potential so they can discover and seize the many opportunities that are available to them. + Coach clients to define their goals and develop a plan for making their goals a reality. + Actively participate in the research aspect of this pilot program by attending training and responding to funder requests for necessary data. + Maintain a working knowledge of Diversion and Re-entry programs, and current Criminal Justice Reform initiatives + Other job-related duties as required. + + Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of human service/case management experience necessary. + Demonstrated ability to problem solve and collaborate with a variety of customers in the Welfare to Work Industry, specifically individuals with a criminal background. + Proficient in MS Office applications (especially MS Word and Excel). Willingness to learn the JEVS-specific database. + Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays. + Some inner city travel is required. Car 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 ranges from $42,000 to 47,000 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. 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.