Community Support Worker - Part Time

Wichita, KS, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Work Schedule

Night Shifts

Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Referral program

Job Description

Pyxis is a dedicated community organization focused on supporting young people as they grow, thrive, and achieve their goals. The company is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth by providing mentorship, guidance, and support through individualized treatment plans. Pyxis operates in the social services sector with a clear mission to foster confidence and independence among young individuals, facilitating their positive development in a nurturing environment. The organization emphasizes hands-on, purpose-driven roles that are rewarding for those who participate and those they serve. With a culture deeply committed to fostering healthy relationships and promoting positive behavioral changes, Pyxis prioritizes the holistic success of each participant in their programs.

The role of Community Support Worker at Pyxis is part-time and highly impactful. This position is perfect for motivated individuals who want to be directly involved in the lives of youth. The primary responsibility is to work closely with assigned individuals or small groups in community-based settings, helping them to achieve the goals outlined in their personalized treatment plans. Community Support Workers serve as role models and mentors, guiding young participants through planned activities that encourage motivation and success. The job is not desk-bound; rather, it requires active engagement through dynamic, hands-on support. Additionally, workers maintain communication with program managers, participant families, and referring agencies to ensure coordinated care.

This position requires a commitment to maintaining a safe and positive environment, actively assisting youth in managing challenging behaviors, and ensuring their safe transportation to and from community sites. Furthermore, accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation and attendance records is essential. The Community Support Worker role also involves ongoing professional development including clinical supervision and trainings such as Safe Crisis Management. A clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and proper auto insurance are mandatory due to the transportation responsibilities inherent to this role.

Pyxis offers a competitive pay range of $16.00 to $18.00 per hour and provides several employee benefits including flexible schedules, mileage reimbursement, paid training, employee assistance programs, and referral bonuses. This job is ideal for individuals who value integrity, empathy, and the desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. Candidates with previous experience in human services or social work, especially those familiar with behavioral or mental health challenges, are preferred but not mandatory. This position demands enthusiasm, responsibility in administrative duties, and a passion for mentoring youth in meaningful ways, all within a supportive community-focused environment starting immediately in person with night shift availability.

Job Requirements

Minimum education required: high school diploma or GED
Ability to actively engage with youth during planned activities and idle time, developing and maintaining a professional, supportive, mentoring relationship
Excellent interpersonal skills, time management skills including self-motivation and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle paperwork and clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Complete Online Kansas Train, Pyxis’ policy and procedure training and on-the-job training within 30 days of hire
Attend provided Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training within 90 days of hire
Have a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and maintain proper auto insurance
Undergo required background checks
Ability to transport a group of up to 4 participants to and from a community site
Must be able to participate alongside the participants in the assigned community setting
Must be able to continuously accompany the participants for up to 6 hours with no off-site breaks
No smoking while working with participants, per DCF regulation

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Previous experience working with kids with behavioral or mental challenges (preferred)
De-escalation training or experience (preferred)
Two or more years of experience in a human services field or a four-year college degree in a human services field (preferred)
CPR and First Aid training (preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to actively engage with youth during planned activities and idle time
Exceptional moral character, integrity, work ethic, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude

Job Duties

Create and maintain a positive environment that encourages success for participants through positivity, motivation, and appropriate behavioral expectations
Be familiar with the goals found in the participant's individual treatment plan and provide services related to those specific goals
Report on time and guide youth through planned activities, developing healthy, positive relationships
Using treatment plans to assist youth in managing challenging behaviors and emotions
Provide safe transportation between the arranged pick-up locations and the community site
Enforce the policies and procedures of Pyxis
Maintain contact with program manager, participants' families, guardians, and, as needed or assigned, the referring agency
Complete clinical documentation, attendance sheets, and other paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Attend or complete all required clinical supervision and other training as assigned
Other duties as assigned