Autism - Job Developer (Job Coach)

Key Human Services; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services seeks a Job Developer in Mechanicsburg, PA to provide person-centered employment support for individuals with Autism, helping them prepare for and maintain meaningful work.

The role includes assessing interests and support needs, creating tailored employment plans, and coordinating with families and employers to foster successful placements and ongoing coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Business, Marketing, Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Associate’s degree with one year of work experience related to job assessment, job finding, or employment supports.
• High school diploma or equivalent with two years of work experience related to job assessment, job finding, or employment supports.
• ACRE certification or equivalent within 6 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Clearances and verifications as part of pre-employment process.

Responsibilities

• Promotes inclusive, competitive employment opportunities for individuals across diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Meets with individuals to identify job interests, strengths, and long-term goals, creating personalized employment plans.
• Builds, cultivates, and maintains relationships with local employers and community organizations.
• Provides employers with information, training, and resources to address concerns and highlight benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
• Assists with job development and negotiation to support hiring decisions.
• Collaborates with individuals to set employment goals and develop work strategies.
• Provides on-site job training, coaching, and ongoing support in the workplace.
• Mentors and collaborates with staff supporting individuals at job sites.
• Supports arranging reliable transportation options for access to work.
• Maintains timely, clear communication with employers, participants, families, staff, and management.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Business, Marketing, Education, Psychology, or related field

Associate’s degree with 1 year related experience

High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years related experience

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking a Job Developer to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the area of 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.The Job Developer provides personalized employment services to support individuals in preparing for, securing, and maintaining meaningful work. This role includes assessing each participant’s interests, skills, and support needs . The Job Developer collaborates closely with team members, participants, and their families to create employment plans that align with each person’s goals.Through ongoing coaching and problem‑solving, the Job Developer helps participants achieve and sustain their employment objectives.The Job Developer is a full-time, non-exempt position that earns $24 per hour. 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!Responsibilities Include:Promotes inclusive, competitive employment opportunities for individuals across diverse abilities and backgroundsMeets with individuals to identify job interests, strengths, and long‑term goals, creating personalized employment plans to support successful outcomesConducts skill assessments through formal tools and direct observation in community work settings to determine ideal job matches and workplace conditionsBuilds, cultivates, and maintains strong working relationships with local employers, businesses, and community organizationsProvides employers with information, training, and resources to address concerns and highlight the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilitiesAssists with job development and negotiation, helping resolve issues during hiring, onboarding, and post‑placement to support job retention and satisfactionWorks collaboratively with individuals to set employment goals, develop work strategies, and build skills that promote independence, responsibility, and autonomyProvides on‑site job training, coaching, and ongoing support to help individuals learn job duties and integrate successfully into the workplaceMentors, coaches, and collaborates with other staff supporting individuals at job sites to ensure consistent and effective service deliverySupports individuals in arranging reliable transportation options to ensure consistent access to workEstablishes natural workplace supports to encourage independence and foster positive, long‑term job relationshipsMaintains timely, clear, and consistent communication with employers, participants, families, staff, and managementMinimum Requirements:One of the following:Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Business, Marketing, Education, Psychology, or a related fieldAssociate’s degree and one year of work experience related to job assessment, job finding, or employment supportsHigh school diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience related to job assessment, job finding, or employment supportsAbility to obtain Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification or equivalent within 6 months of employmentEffective communication and proficient computer skillsValid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicleSuccessful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verificationsKeystone 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.