Community Support Worker
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value with potential for meaningful impact in supporting vulnerable populations, but lower financial traction.
- Flexible work hours tailored to personal schedules
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community
- Supportive work environment focused on individuals' needs
- Compensation level may not meet industry expectations
Pros
- Meaningful work in support of individuals with disabilities.
- Flexible scheduling that can accommodate personal commitments.
- Impactful role in community support and engagement.
Cons
- Moderate compensation compared to industry standards.
- Part-time work may limit financial stability.
- Emotional demands of the role can be significant.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Part-time, flexible schedule
Good fit
- Compassionate individuals with caregiving experience
- Those seeking part-time community impact roles
- Candidates motivated by service and advocacy
Not recommended for
- Job seekers needing full-time positions
- Individuals averse to emotional labor
- Those searching for administrative office roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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.
Job Description
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 guidelines
- Provides supervision, support, and companionship to consumer in the home and community by providing one to one service
- Assists consumer in attending medical needs or appointments
- Assists consumer in working toward goals outlined in the ISP and documents progress toward consumer goals
- Performs all necessary record keeping tasks, including submitting time sheets, receipts, personal expenses, and documenting mileage on time as outlined by supervisor
- Performs other assigned job duties
- Acts as an advocate for the disabled individual in communicating their needs, self-expression and goal
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Three (3) years direct care experience
- Must 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 record
- Demonstrated ability to maintain personal neutrality in challenging situations
- Must possess good interaction and written and verbal communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
