Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker - Job Description

TITLE: Community Support Worker

LOCATION: Wichita, KS

WAGE RANGE: $16-$18 + $5 weekend shift differential

SUMMARY: You will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable youth, guiding them towards a brighter future. This role is about empowerment, community, helping young people overcome challenges and discover their path.

• Provide safe transportation, maintaining a clean driving record and proper auto insurance.
• Prepare and provide meals to youth.
• Report promptly to assigned community sites.
• Guide youth through planned activities and commit to developing healthy, positive relationships.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate, professional, and timely manner.
• Assist youth in managing challenging behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong moral character, integrity, and work ethic.
• Desire to help other succeed.
• Ability to actively engage with youth during planned activities and idle time.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to transport a group of 4 youth to and from community sites.
• Some activities may require outside work in hot and/or cold weather.
• Consistently supervise youth with no off-site breaks. There is no smoking allowed, per DCF regulations.

• All CSW’S:
  Worked Holidays will get paid at Time and a Half;
  Overtime will get paid at Time and a Half (over 40 hours);
  Phone reimbursement $20 a month.
• Full Time CSW’S:
  Health insurance reimbursement up to $200 a month; 4 hours of PTO per Paycheck;
  Paid Holidays for all (8 hours).