Autism - Community Support Professional

Keystone Human Services•Lancaster, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Keystone Human Services is seeking Community Support Professionals to provide individualized, person-directed support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, and autism. The role focuses on inclusion and fostering communities where everyone can thrive and participate fully. As a Community Support Professional, you will teach, coach, and support individuals with autism to promote their growth, enable meaningful life choices, and help them become valued community members. You will serve as a role model, assisting individuals in achieving 'everyday lives' by facilitating social connections, friendships, employment opportunities, personal choices, daily living activities, and the accomplishment of personal goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Effective communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Valid driver's license
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 to foster growth and meaningful life choices.
Assist individuals in becoming valued and contributing members of their communities.
Act as an effective role model to support individuals in having 'everyday lives'.
Support individuals in meeting new people and developing friendships.
Assist individuals in finding and maintaining employment.
Support individuals in exercising choice.
Assist individuals in maintaining activities of daily living.
Support individuals in accomplishing personal goals.