Community Participation Support Staff
Company: WES Health System
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual occupying this position will
support developmentally disabled individuals in their development
of skills with the primary goals of enhancing independence and
acquiring vocational skills through community-based instruction.
Requirements ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Develops consumer's
basic community skills (e.g. social, communication, behavioral, use
of community resources) through instruction and encouragement. 2.
Assists in the development and implementation of long-term and
short-term goals for the consumer, as developed by the
Interdisciplinary Team under the supervision of the Program
Coordinator. 3. Develops and maintains apositive and effective
relationship with the individual, families, staff, administration,
case management, and other service providers and assists in
coordinating with any and all of their needs concerning the
individual. 4. Teaches, prompts and/or assists the individual with
developing targeted skills as outlined in the ISP 5. Coordinates
and maintains the individual's schedule of activities. 6. Documents
individual’s progress towards goals, maintains records and
completes paperwork asrequired. 7. Follows and adheres to the
individual's ISP and behavior support plan and collects data. 8.
Maintains a safe environment for the consumer; prevents harm to
consumers, self and others. 9. Accompanies individual to and from
desired community activities, scheduled appointments and activities
in a safe and timely manner. 10. Serves as a good role model to the
individual. 11. Maintains current certification as required by WES
and as outlined in regulatory standards. ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs other duties and special projects as
assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1. Knowledge of
developmental disabilities population 2. Skill in coordinating an
individual’s daily activities 3. Skill in deciding (accurately)
what is in the individuals served best interest (e.g., safety) 4.
Skill in communicating with the individual, family, and others
(e.g., listening, speaking) 5. Ability to engage in the
individual’s basic care needs, manage behavior problems, and meets
other challenges 6. Ability to handle sensitive issues while
protecting others' welfare 7. Ability to be honest, reliable,
dependable, and professional at all times 8. Ability to exercise
patience, understanding, creativity, and flexibility 9. Ability to
work well with others as a team
Keywords: WES Health System, Hicksville , Community Participation Support Staff, Social Services , Philadelphia, New York
