Community Support Professional (1099/Contract) - Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County!
About The Position
Do you have a passion for helping individuals with autism become productive, socially connected, and personally fulfilled members of their local communities? Do you have at least six (6) months' experience working with inidividuals living with autism? Are you looking for opportunities to work with participants residing in Montgomery County, Chester County and/or Delaware counties? If You answered "YES" to ANY of those questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team as a Community Support Specialist! This is an Independent Contractor (1099) position. Devereux's Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) provides personal growth opportunities for adults, ages 21 and over, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and/or behavioral differences, and brain injuries. The goal of CAAPP is to provide instruction and support across work, community and home environments that will facilitate participants in becoming a more independent, productive, socially connected member of his or her local community. This unique model focuses on partnering with community supports to maximize each consumer’s potential. CAAPP is seeking Community Support Professionals (CSPs) who have at least six (6) months of experience working with adults/children with autism. Our CSPs serve participants residing in Montgomery County, Chester County and Delaware counties. Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 Bonuses: $250/quarter; Max $1000/year (minimum of 10/hrs billed per week) Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Schedule: Flexible, 4-hour shift. Minimum 10 hrs- Maximum 40 hours billable As a CSP for CAAPP you will: · Provide community-based support and skill development to young adults diagnosed with autism who are transitioning out of educational programs · Provide support to participants in the areas of communication, social skills, self-care, work readiness, vocational training, and community based supportive employment · Use evidence-based instructional strategies to help participants achieve goals across home, community and work settings · Complete progress notes and data collection for each participant. · Work with the Integration Specialist and Behavior Support Specialist, if applicable, to identify areas of strength and need. Note: This role is a 1099 independent contractor position which offers flexible hours/scheduling based on your availability. No benefits are associated with this role. #sponsored
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
- High School Diploma with at least 6 months experience working directly with individuals with any developmental disability, including autism
Responsibilities
- Provide community-based support and skill development to young adults diagnosed with autism who are transitioning out of educational programs
- Provide support to participants in the areas of communication, social skills, self-care, work readiness, vocational training, and community based supportive employment
- Use evidence-based instructional strategies to help participants achieve goals across home, community and work settings
- Complete progress notes and data collection for each participant.
- Work with the Integration Specialist and Behavior Support Specialist, if applicable, to identify areas of strength and need.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
