COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

No experience required

Earn while you learn

DSP Certification through NADSP

Career advancement

Leadership development

Job summary

Supportive Concepts for Families is seeking a Community Support Specialist to provide direct care and support in Reading, PA. The role combines compassionate client interaction with community-based services and hands-on assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

No experience required; paid training is provided. The team values dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice while offering opportunities for growth and advancement within a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for site-to-site driving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on support and physical assistance when needed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in human services (6 months to 1 year preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities in community settings.
• Transport consumers to appointments and activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration.
• Complete required paperwork accurately (timecards, logs, forms).
• Be available for shifts 24/7 as scheduled.
• Support ISP development and outcomes with the Program Coordinator.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

SCFF & SCFF WEST Regular Full Time Professional Reading, PA, US

Be the Reason Someone Has a Better Day

Community Support Specialist

Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available | Immediate Openings

Locations: Reading, PA

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Supportive Concepts for Families, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

No experience required. Paid training provided. Immediate openings available.

For more than 25 years, Supportive Concepts for Families has been empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

We provide residential and community-based services that help individuals achieve their goals while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our employees make a lasting impact by helping the people we support build confidence, develop life skills, and engage in their communities.

At Supportive Concepts for Families, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team?

• $17/hr
• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• No experience required
• Earn while you learn
• DSP Certification opportunities through NADSP
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
• Leadership development and professional growth

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Build relationships that change lives
• Help individuals achieve personal goals
• Support independence and self-confidence
• Make a positive impact every day
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving others

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community setting.

Your responsibilities may include:

Consumer transportation to include but not limited to medical appointments, financial and benefit appointments, housing appointments, community and outcome directed activities, school / day programming, and religious services

Perform all daily activities within any home setting and / or community setting

Assist/mentor consumers with activities of daily living / perform activities of daily living

Perform medication administration

Assist with ISP development and outcomes

Accurate completion of required paperwork to include but not limited to timecards, progress notes, schedules, assessment forms, medical appointment forms, daily logs, medication logs, vehicle logs and expense forms

Be available for shifts twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week as scheduled

Assist with on call activities and emergency situations as requested by the Program Coordinator

Responsible for the safety and well-being of all the individuals residing in the home

Work with the Program Coordinator to ensure that all needs of the individuals are met according to their ISP

Assist the Program Coordinator with special projects as related to the Agency

Every day brings new opportunities to help someone learn, grow, and succeed.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate and caring

Dependable and responsible

Patient and positive

Looking for meaningful work

Interested in healthcare, human services, psychology, education, nursing, social work, or caregiving

Ready to make a difference in the lives of others

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current driver’s license and functional vehicle for driving from site to site that is clean and free of clutter
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide hands‑on support and physical assistance when needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in human service related field (preferred)
• Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled persons (preferred)

Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Supportive Concepts for Families team.

Supportive Concepts for Families is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"

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