Autism - Community/Direct Support Professional - Float

Keystone Human Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Human Services in Lancaster County, PA seeks a Casual/Per Diem Community/Direct Support Professional Float to support individuals with autism in inclusive community settings. You will promote independence, assist with daily living, and coordinate transportation to activities and appointments.

Responsibilities include developing ISPs, attending plan meetings, and ensuring safe, person-directed care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Use of personal vehicle to transport individuals within the community.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence, decision-making, and community participation to promote valued social roles.
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, meal planning/preparation, and promote overall health and wellness.
• Provide transportation and support for community activities, employment, and social engagement as needed.
• Maintain positive, professional interactions with individuals supported, their families, and all stakeholders; coordinate services as needed.
• Administer medications per policy, schedule and attend medical appointments, and implement physician orders as directed.
• Actively participate in designing, coordinating, and implementing ISPs and attend plan meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking a Casual/Per Diem Community/Direct Support Professional Float to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in Autism. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.

Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Encourage independence, decision‑making, and community participation to promote valued social roles
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, mealplanning/preparation,and promote overall health and wellness
• Provide transportation and support for community activities, employment, and social engagement as needed
• Maintain positive, professional interactions with individuals supported, their families, and all stakeholders; coordinate services as needed
• Administer medications per policy, schedule and attend medical appointments, and implement physician orders as directed
• Actively participate in designing, coordinating, and implementing ISPs and attend plan meetings

Job Details:

• Casual/Per Diem non‑exempt positions
• $19.00 per hour ($21.00 per hour with bachelor’s degree)

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
• Use of personal vehicle to transport individuals within the community
• Successful completion of the pre‑employment process, including clearances and verifications

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.