Autism Community Support & Employment Coach

Keystone Human Services; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO, tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Keystone Human Services seeks a full-time Community Support and Employment Professional for our Autism team in Mechanicsburg, PA. You will provide person-directed support to promote inclusion, independence, and meaningful participation in the community, including hands-on job coaching and employment tasks.

You will collaborate with employers, teach daily living and workplace skills, and help individuals pursue personal goals while maintaining documentation and ISP progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CESP credential or ACRE credential required or achievable within nine months.
• Experience in human services preferred; autism exposure valued.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply written information.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-directed support in homes, workplaces, and community settings.
• Teach job tasks, provide hands-on job coaching, and promote workplace independence.
• Collaborate with employers to promote retention and success.
• Document progress, data, and ISP updates.
• Attend planning meetings and communicate with families, team members, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Follow applicable support plans, physicians’ orders, and safety regulations.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and participate in trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Reading/writing comprehension

Learning new software

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CESP credential

ACRE credential or equivalent

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Keystone Human Services seeks a full-time Community Support and Employment Professional for our Autism team in Mechanicsburg, PA. You will provide person-directed support to promote inclusion, independence, and meaningful participation in the community, including hands-on job coaching and employment tasks.

You will collaborate with employers, teach daily living and workplace skills, and help individuals pursue personal goals while maintaining documentation and ISP progress.