Community Support Worker

Alliance for Care at Home; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Chester, PA is seeking Community Support Workers to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves advocacy, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities to help clients achieve independence and participate in their communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism.
• 1-2 years experience with diverse behavioral or mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Assist program participants with household management and errands.
• Support self-advocacy, communication, and achieving goals.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

iPad

Job description

Community Support Worker

Located in Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties, PA

Part Time Flexible Schedules

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KenCrest is seeking Community Support Workers to play an active and important role in empowering the individuals they support to live independently and participate fully in their communities where they live and work.

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 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
• 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

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