Autism - Community Support Professional

Key Human Services; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking Community Support Professionals in the United States to provide individualized, person-directed support in intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. You will teach, coach, and support individuals to pursue meaningful life choices and participate in their communities.

Role emphasizes acting as a positive role model and enabling opportunities for employment, friendships, and daily living activities, with a focus on inclusion and community integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills are needed.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a private vehicle is required.
• 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 meaningful life choices.
• Act as a role model to help individuals achieve everyday living goals.
• Assist with meeting new people, developing friendships and community participation.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Access to vehicle

Pre-employment clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About Us

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.

Our Values

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

EEO Statement

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.

Who We Are

Keystone Human Services works to create an environment where all people, regardless of ability, can grow, make choices and be valued and contributing members of the community.

What We Do

Keystone Human Services provides community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health.

In addition, we provide technical assistance to governments and other organizations to develop frameworks of support for people with disabilities.

We also support educational efforts to promote community understanding and awareness of the value and importance of inclusion for all people in all aspects of society.

We offer services and supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, and New Jersey in the United States, as well as parts of Eastern Europe and India.