Community Support Worker

Elwyn; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities andn

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks caring professionals to train, counsel, and supervise individuals served in daily living and community inclusion. You will adhere to ISP goals and document progress, ensuring safety and compassionate support in home and community settings.

Responsibilities include accompanying clients to medical visits, recording progress, and advocating for their needs while maintaining professional neutrality. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college credits in human services preferred.
• Strong communication and written skills needed for ISP progress notes.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in activities of daily living and community inclusion.
• Supervise and provide one-to-one support to consumers.
• Escort to medical appointments as needed.
• Document progress toward ISP goals and record keeping tasks.
• Advocate for the consumer’s needs and preferences.
• Maintain neutrality in challenging situations.

Skills

Clear communication

Compassionate care

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 60 college credits in human services

Job description

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: To train, counsel, and supervise those served in activities of daily living and community inclusion. Responsible for adhering to Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals and documenting progress.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures consumer safety in the home and community by adhering to the health and safety guidelines outlined in the ISP and by following training guidelines
• Provides supervision, support, and companionship to consumer in the home and community by providing one to one service
• Assists consumer in attending medical needs or appointments
• Assists consumer in working toward goals outlined in the ISP and documents progress toward consumer goals
• Performs all necessary record keeping tasks, including submitting time sheets, receipts, personal expenses, and documenting mileage on time as outlined by supervisor
• Performs other assigned job dutiesn
• Acts as an advocate for the disabled individual in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED). Associate's degree or 60 credit hours at the college level degree preferred with a concentration in a human service field desirable
• Three (3) years direct care experience with H.S. Diploma, GED, or less than 60 college credits. One (1) direct care experience with associate's degree or 60 Credit hours in human service field
• Valid driver's license in state of residence with safe driving record and continuous maintenance of same
• Demonstrated ability to maintain personal neutrality in challenging situations
• Must possess good interaction and written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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