Autism - Job Developer (Job Coach)

Keystone Human Services•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Keystone Human Services is seeking a Job Developer to provide individualized, person-directed employment support to people in the area of Autism. The role supports participants as they prepare for, secure, and maintain meaningful work by assessing their interests, skills, and support needs and developing employment plans aligned with their goals. Working closely with participants, families, team members, employers, and community organizations, the Job Developer provides coaching, problem-solving, and ongoing support to help participants achieve and sustain employment objectives. This is a full-time, non-exempt position paying $24 per hour. The position requires schedule flexibility to meet participant needs, including availability after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends when necessary. The role includes on-site training and coaching in community workplaces and support with transportation arrangements. Keystone Human Services describes its work as promoting inclusion and building communities where everyone can participate and thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Business, Marketing, Education, Psychology, or a related field; or an associate’s degree and one year of work experience related to job assessment, job finding, or employment supports; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related work experience.
Ability to obtain Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification or equivalent within six months of employment.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet participant needs, including availability after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends when necessary.
Effective communication skills and proficient computer skills.
Valid driver’s license and daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

Promote inclusive, competitive employment opportunities for individuals across diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Meet with individuals to identify job interests, strengths, and long-term goals, and create personalized employment plans.
Conduct skill assessments using formal tools and direct observation in community work settings to determine suitable job matches and workplace conditions.
Build and maintain relationships with local employers, businesses, and community organizations.
Provide employers with information, training, and resources to address concerns and explain the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
Assist with job development and negotiation, and help resolve issues during hiring, onboarding, and post-placement to support job retention and satisfaction.
Collaborate with individuals to set employment goals, develop work strategies, and build skills that promote independence, responsibility, and autonomy.
Provide on-site job training, coaching, and ongoing support to help individuals learn job duties and integrate into the workplace.
Mentor, coach, and collaborate with other staff supporting individuals at job sites to promote consistent and effective service delivery.
Support individuals in arranging reliable transportation to ensure consistent access to work.
Establish natural workplace supports that encourage independence and positive, long-term job relationships.
Maintain timely, clear, and consistent communication with employers, participants, families, staff, and management.