Community Support Worker

Alliance for Care at Home; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care organization is seeking a Community Support Worker in Bensalem. The role involves providing advocacy and assistance to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities while promoting independence and well-being. Ideal candidates possess patience, creativity, and a positive attitude. Experience in similar settings is a must, alongside a valid driver’s license and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism.
• Experience with diverse behavioral or mental health diagnoses preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist program participants with household management and errands.
• Provide advocacy and support with self-advocacy and communication.
• Work towards achieving the desired goals and outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Independence

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Community Support Worker

Located in Bensalem, PAPart Time Flexible Schedules

In a warm Bensalem apartment building, our health conscious and Christian-faithed individual with Autism spends time going to the YMCA, shopping at the Vitamin Shoppe and holistic health food stores, venturing to new areas, and trying new things. Our individual aspires to have a successful life by discovering ways to improve their environment and strengthen their mind, body, and soul. With their intelligence, sensitivity, and commitment to wellness and fitness at the forefront of their personality, you can expect strong conversations and variable activities with this individual! What you can provide them with is patience and understanding, a positive attitude, and nonjudgmental support to maintain their health, spirituality, and active lifestyle. Be prepared to have your creativity and spontaneity put to the test – this individual loves a good adventure!

This is what you can expect working with KenCrest as a Community Support Worker with our Supported Independent Living Program.

Our Community Support Workers act as advocates, companions, and facilitators while they assist program participants with intellectual disabilities and diverse behavioral and mental health needs with support in their home and community.

As a Community Support Worker, you will aid with household management, ADL’s, and errands, assist with attending appointments and providing advocacy as well as support with self-advocacy, communication and self-expression, work towards achieving their desired goals and outcomes, and other support duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism
• Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience working with individuals with diverse behavioral or mental health diagnoses

** NOTICE: Client has severe sensitivity to smoke and prefers full, focused attention at all times**

• Ability to work independently in a home and/or community setting without direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate, understand and use technology (eg. iPad), and apply comprehensive organization skills
• Valid Driver’s License

We are requiring all new team members to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine*, except where a reasonable medical or religious accommodation can be granted. Should you be offered and accept a position with KenCrest, you will be required to provide your proof of vaccination in the form of your CDC vaccination card as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.

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