Community Support Worker
Location: Bensalem, PA | Part‑Time | Flexible Schedules
About the Role
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 non‑judgmental 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!
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support in the individual’s home and community.
- Assist with household management, activities of daily living (ADLs), and errands.
- Support attendance at appointments and participation in community activities.
- Encourage self‑advocacy, communication, and self‑expression.
- Help the individual work toward personal goals and desired outcomes.
- Promote independence while offering 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.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- 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.
- Must be a non‑smoker due to the individual’s severe sensitivity to smoke.