Community Support Worker (Philadelphia / Chester / Delaware)
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid Driver’s License required
- 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
Responsibilities
- Aid with household management
- Assist with ADL’s and errands
- Assist with attending appointments
- Provide support with self-advocacy, communication and self-expression
- Work towards achieving their desired goals and outcomes
- Other support duties as necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
