Job Description
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. Apply today.
Responsibilities
Elwyn seeks a Community Support Worker 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 guidelinesProvides supervision, support, and companionship to consumer in the home and community by providing one to one serviceAssists consumer in attending medical needs or appointmentsAssists consumer in working toward goals outlined in the ISP and documents progress toward consumer goalsPerforms all necessary record keeping tasks, including submitting time sheets, receipts, personal expenses, and documenting mileage on time as outlined by supervisorPerforms other assigned job dutiesActs as an advocate for the disabled individual in communicating their needs, self-expression and goalEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS :
Three (3) years direct care experienceMust possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving recordDemonstrated ability to maintain personal neutrality in challenging situationsMust possess good interaction and written and verbal communication skills