Autism - Community Support and Employment Professional

Keystone Human Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Keystone Autism Services is seeking a Community Support and Employment Professional to empower individuals with autism through individualized supports and community participation. You will teach and coach participants to pursue meaningful opportunities and develop daily living skills, exercising personal choice to help them achieve personal goals.

The role emphasizes inclusion, with benefits including health and wellness supports, professional growth, and ongoing career advancement within

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CESP credential or an ACRE-based certificate of achievement is accepted, or certification within 9 months of hire.
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a private vehicle is required; use of personal vehicle to transport individuals within the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-directed support to individuals with autism.
• Teach, coach, and empower individuals to pursue meaningful opportunities and participate in their communities.
• Help individuals build an everyday life through social engagement, employment and daily living skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Daily access to a private vehicle

Use of personal vehicle for transports

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CESP credential

ACRE certificate of achievement/ACRE-approved training

Certification within 9 months of hire

Job description

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

As a Community Support and Employment Professional you will teach, coach, and empower individuals with autism so they can pursue meaningful opportunities, make informed life choices, and participate as valued members of their communities. This person serves as a positive role model, providing individualized support that helps each person build an “everyday life” — meeting new people, forming friendships, finding and maintaining employment, exercising personal choice, strengthening daily living skills, and achieving personal goals.

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!

Job Details:

• Full time, non-exempt position
• $20.50 per hour ($22.50 per hour with bachelor’s degree)

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred
• One of the following:
  • A Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential from Association of People Supporting Employment (APSE); or
  • A Basic Employment Services Certificate of Achievement or a Professional Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services from an Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) organizational member that has ACRE-approved training, or
  • Achieve certification within nine (9) months of hire
• Work experience in the human services field preferred
• 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.