KenCrest – A Premier Employer

Do you have a special skill and passion for supporting people?

Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone?

Join the KenCrest team to fulfill your "WHY" and enjoy a generous benefits package! We offereligible employees:

• Medical/Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Disability
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Please see the KenCrest website for additional details.

Community Support Worker (ASL)

Located in Secane, PA

Part Time Flexible Schedules

In a cozy Secane apartment building, our fun-loving individual with Intellectual Disabilities spends time tending to her apartment and precious pet cat and preparing for the upcoming birth of her new baby. As a soon-to-be mother, she is hopeful of securing a great support worker to help her prepare for motherhood, assist with nurturing and caring for her baby, create a healthy workable personal schedule and living space, and assist with daily activities of living. As a member of the deaf and I/DD communities, our individual also finds joy in spending quality time with others who can effectively communicate with her and encourage her to branch out into new and exciting activities. She enjoys shopping, spending time with family, and exploring new opportunities in life.

This is what you can expect working with KenCrest as a Community Support Worker with our Supported Independent Living Program.

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 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
• American Sign Language certified, required
• 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 Valid Driver’s License
  
  

We are requiring all new team members to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine*, except where a reasonable medical or religious accommodation can be granted. Should you be offered and accept a position with KenCrest, you will be required to provide your proof of vaccination in the form of your CDC vaccination card as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.

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KenCrest is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.