Autism - Community Support Professional

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

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking Community Support Professionals in the Harrisburg, PA area to provide individualized, person-directed support across intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. You will teach, coach, and assist individuals to pursue meaningful life choices and community participation.

Responsibilities include serving as a positive role model, helping individuals meet goals, and supporting everyday living activities, including transportation within the community; a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and support individuals with autism for growth and life choices.
• Model positive behavior to help individuals live 'everyday lives' in the community.
• Assist with daily living activities and transportation within the community as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking Community Support Professionals to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the areas intellectual disabilities, mental health, and 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.

As a Community Support Professional, you will teach, coach, and support individuals with autism so they may have opportunities for growth, meaningful life choices, and become valued and contributing members of their communities. This person acts as an effective role model to support and assist individuals to have “everyday lives”: to meet new people, develop friendships, find and maintain employment, exercise choice, maintain activities of daily living and accomplish 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:

• Part time 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.