Community Support Worker

KCS KenCrest Services; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

KenCrest Services in Bensalem, PA seeks a dedicated Community Support Worker to provide in-home and community-based support for a individual with Autism. This part-time role offers flexible schedules and meaningful opportunities to promote health, independence, and wellness.

You will assist with ADLs, accompany to appointments, encourage self-advocacy, and help the person engage in health, fitness, and spiritual activities in daily life.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous Peer Specialist experience required.
• At least two (2) years of direct experience supporting individuals with Autism.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience supporting individuals with behavioral and/or mental health diagnoses.
• Ability to work independently in a home and community setting without direct supervision.
• Non-smoker due to the individual’s severe sensitivity to smoke.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support in the individual’s home and community
• Assist with household management, activities of daily living (ADLs), and errands
• Provide support with attending appointments and participating in community activities
• Encourage self-advocacy, communication, and self-expression
• Support the individual in working toward their personal goals and desired outcomes
• Promote independence while providing patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement
• Support participation in health, wellness, fitness, spiritual, and community-based activities
• Serve as an advocate, companion, and trusted support person
• Provide additional support as needed to promote a safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lifestyle

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iPad

Job description

Community Support Worker Bensalem, PA | Part-Time | Flexible Schedules Make a Meaningful Difference, One Adventure at a Time!

In a welcoming Bensalem apartment complex, you’ll support an individual with Autism who is passionate about health, wellness, spirituality, fitness, and exploring new experiences.

This individual enjoys going to the YMCA, shopping at the Vitamin Shoppe and holistic health food stores, exploring new places, and trying new activities.

They aspire to live a successful and fulfilling life by discovering ways to improve their environment and strengthen their mind, body, and soul.

With intelligence, sensitivity, and a strong commitment to wellness and fitness at the forefront of their personality, you can expect meaningful conversations and a variety of activities.

The ideal Community Support Worker will bring patience, understanding, a positive attitude, creativity, and nonjudgmental support while encouraging the individual’s health, spirituality, independence, and active lifestyle.

Be prepared to bring your creativity and spontaneity because this individual loves a good adventure!

What You’ll Do

Our Community Support Workers serve as advocates, companions, and facilitators while supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, Autism, and diverse behavioral and mental health needs in their homes and communities.

• Provide individualized support in the individual’s home and community
• Assist with household management, activities of daily living (ADLs), and errands
• Provide support with attending appointments and participating in community activities
• Encourage self-advocacy, communication, and self-expression
• Support the individual in working toward their personal goals and desired outcomes
• Promote independence while providing patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement
• Support participation in health, wellness, fitness, spiritual, and community-based activities
• Serve as an advocate, companion, and trusted support person
• Provide additional support as needed to promote a safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lifestyle

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous Peer Specialist experience required
• At least two (2) years of direct experience supporting individuals with Autism required.
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Minimum one (1) year of experience supporting individuals with behavioral and/or mental health diagnoses
• Ability to work independently in a home and community setting without direct supervision
• Strong communication, organizational, and technology skills, including the ability to use an iPad
• Candidate must be a non-smoker due to the individual’s severe sensitivity to smoke

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Why KenCrest?

As an equal opportunity employer (EOE), our dedicated staff of over 2,100 employees and independent contractors are knowledgeable and qualified, with extensive experience helping children, youth, and adults reach their goals in service of our mission: to support community development by exploring possibilities, mobilizing resources, and championing dreams.

Contractor Positions

KenCrest offers contractor positions throughout our Early Intervention and Clinical programs.