22 Jan
Community Connector (Position Starts Summer 2025)
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia , 19113 Philadelphia USA

Flexible, meaningful, and rewarding work—become a mentor and make a difference!

Are you looking for a role where you can positively impact someone’s life, mentor and help them build community connections? We've got the perfect job for you! Join us as a Community Connector, where you will support a young adult with disability in achieving greater community engagement and personal growth.

Position Overview:

As a Community Connector, you will work one-on-one with a young adult to:

Foster authentic community connections;

Assist in exploring volunteer opportunities, and creating meaningful projects to seek authentic connections

Encourage a healthy lifestyle, and the use of public transportation, and community resources.

Engage in community activities

You will also handle service documentation and reporting responsibilities.

About the Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a reliable and empathetic young adult peer to partner with and support a young adult University graduate. Our ideal candidate would:

Serve as a mentor and build an authentic peer-to-peer relationship.

Help explore and pursue his creative and recreational outlets,

Collaborate closely with family to understand and meet his social/connection needs.

Be familiar with the West Chester and surrounding areas.

A brief informal training will be provided in the beginning.

Ideal Candidate: A kind, reliable and trustworthy partner with a strong interest in connecting with people in the community;

An empathetic and assertive communicator.

An artistic background (a plus!)

Schedule: .

Approximately 15 to 20 per week.

Exact schedule to be decided based on participant’s need and your availability.

Flexible schedule ( week ends, week nights)

Requirements:

Education: Bachelors Degree

Transportation: Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation, meeting all state minimum safety, registration and insurance requirements. (Mileage reimbursed at .65/mile for participant related travel)

Compensation

Pay: $25 / hour

Hours: 15 – 20 per week

If you are a kind, trustworthy individual who values empowerment and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you! Help make a meaningful impact and join us as a Community Connector.

Work Location: In person


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