Autism - Community Support Professional

Keystone Human Services•Harrisburg, PA

10d•$21

About The Position

Keystone Human Services is hiring 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 and contributing members of their communities. The professional serves as an effective role model and helps individuals lead “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 with overnight shifts. Pay is $19.00 per hour, or $21.00 per hour for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective communication skills and proficient computer skills.
Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

Teach, coach, and support individuals with autism in pursuing growth and meaningful life choices.
Help individuals participate in their communities as valued and contributing members.
Act as an effective role model in supporting individuals to lead everyday lives.
Support individuals in meeting new people and developing friendships.
Support individuals in finding and maintaining employment.
Support individuals in exercising choice, maintaining activities of daily living, and accomplishing personal goals.
Use a personal vehicle to transport individuals within the community.