Autism - Community Support Professional

Keystone Human Services•Lancaster, PA

10d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Keystone Human Services is seeking Community Support Professionals to provide individualized, person-directed support to individuals with autism. The role teaches, coaches, and supports individuals in pursuing growth, meaningful life choices, and participation as valued members of their communities. Community Support Professionals serve as effective role models and support individuals in living “everyday lives,” including meeting people, developing friendships, finding and maintaining employment, exercising choice, maintaining activities of daily living, and accomplishing personal goals. These are part-time, non-exempt positions. Compensation is $19.00 per hour, or $21.00 per hour for candidates with a bachelor’s degree. The position requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle, and use of a personal vehicle to transport individuals in the community. Candidates must successfully complete the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective communication skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
Use of a 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.
Support individuals in pursuing growth and meaningful life choices and participating in their communities.
Act as an effective role model to help individuals meet new people and develop friendships.
Support individuals in finding and maintaining employment, exercising choice, maintaining activities of daily living, and accomplishing personal goals.
Use a personal vehicle to transport individuals within the community.