Community Support Worker (Montgomery / Bucks)

KenCrest•Franklin Township, NJ

About The Position

Community Support Worker Located in Montgomery and Bucks Counties, PA Part Time Flexible Schedules New Rates! 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. KenCrest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IND123 Hourly 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 Looking for more freedom and a chance to create your own schedule? Check out our flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, in a community near you! KenCrest offers contractor positions throughout our Early Intervention and Clinical programs.

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
Ability to pass background checks and drug screening per state requirements
Ability to understand, speak, read, and follow instructions in English
Strong communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

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
other support duties as necessary

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