Autism - Community Support and Employment Professional

Keystone Human Services is seeking a full-time Community Support and Employment Professional to join our Autism team. In this role, you will provide individualized, person-directed support that promotes inclusion, independence, and meaningful participation in the community. Our work is rooted in the belief that every person should have the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and fully participate in all that society has to offer.

You will teach, coach, and support individuals with autism as they pursue personal goals, build relationships, develop greater independence, and participate in everyday community life. You will also provide hands-on employment support, partner with employers, and help individuals learn job tasks, strengthen workplace skills, and succeed in meaningful employment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Promote Keystone’s mission, values, and culture through all aspects of the role
• Provide individualized support in homes, workplaces, and community settings in accordance with each person’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and other applicable support plans
• Help individuals build valued social roles, make informed choices, develop friendships, strengthen daily living skills, and accomplish personal goals
• Provide hands-on job coaching, teach job tasks, support workplace independence, and collaborate with employers to promote retention and success
• Participate in planning meetings and communicate progress, observations, concerns, and employment outcomes with individuals, families, team members, employers, and other stakeholders
• Collect data, maintain timely documentation, and monitor progress toward goals identified in the ISP and other applicable plans
• Create safe, healthy, engaging environments and provide emotional and physical support, including assistance with meals, personal care, health needs, medications, and medical appointments as required
• Adapt services to each individual’s needs and assist with scheduling, household budgeting, transportation, and access to community activities and employment as applicable
• Follow applicable support plans, physicians’ orders, job-site requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries
• Attend required meetings and trainings and participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• $20.50 per hour ($22.50 per hour with bachelor's degree)
• Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k)-retirement plan with company match; paid time off (PTO) tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more
  
  

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must meet one of the following credential requirements:
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential from the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE); or
• Basic Employment Services Certificate of Achievement or Professional Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services from an Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) organizational member offering ACRE-approved training; or
• Ability to achieve an applicable certification within nine months of hire
• Work experience in human services preferred; experience supporting individuals with autism strongly preferred
  
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to read, understand, and apply written information
• Comfort using computers and learning new software or online systems
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, clearances, and verifications
• A valid driver’s license and reliable daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
  
  

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.