Community Support - Direct Support Professional (Adults with Autism)

AAW Community Support - Direct Support Staff:

(28-35 Hours) - York Area

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Provide direct services to adults enrolled in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). This position supports individuals in developing skills, independence, and community participation in alignment with their approved service plans.

Bachelor's Education (Social Work, Psychology, or Education) and prior intellectual disability, or autism experience is preferred. (but not required)

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct Community Support services to individuals enrolled in the Adult Autism Waiver.
• Delivery of services in accordance with each participant’s approved service plan and goals.
• Support skill development, independence, and community engagement.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow Torch Elite policies and expectations.
• Communicate appropriately with supervisors regarding service delivery and concerns.

Documentation & Systems:

• Complete direct service notes based on the established goals.
• Ensure notes are accurate, timely, and reflective of services provided.
• Submit a weekly timesheet of participant meetings.
• Use an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) to document service start and end times.
• Ensure EVV entries align with actual service delivery.

Compliance:

• Follow Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requirements.
• Adhere to documentation standards to support compliance and billing.
• Participate in required training and supervision meetings.
• Report incidents or concerns in accordance with agency procedures.

Training & Knowledge:

• Willingness to learn Adult Autism Waiver service requirements.
• Ability to complete required onboarding and training.
• Basic understanding of service documentation expectations.

Position details:

• This role is a direct service position and does not include hiring or supervisory authority
• Torch Elite leadership provides onboarding, training, and oversight
• This position serves as a starting role requiring a high school diploma at minimum, but a preferred bachelor's level education.

Communication: Teams regarding the position functions and participants’ activities:

Internally:

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Chief Services Officer (CSO)
• Behavior Support Specialist (BS)
• Systematic Skill Builder (SB)
• Community Support Specialist (CS)

Externally:

• Parents or Legal Guardians (Often)
• Support Coordinator (Rarely)

Conditions of Employment:

This offer is contingent upon:

• Successful completion of background checks
• Verification of work eligibility
• Complete required orientation training, onboarding documents, and shadowing.
• The ODP orientation training process is expected to take no longer than 30 days from hire date, but it is strongly recommended to have it completed in two weeks from the hire date.
• The shadowing process is in conjunction with this training but would be contingent on the completion of the background check, driver’s license, vehicle inspection date, and vehicle insurance and registration.

Benefits: (After 90 Days of New Hire Date)

· Paid Time Off (PTO) - (Must be averaging these hours consistently)

o Part Time: < than 32 hours per week

1) Floating PTO: 40 hours

o Full Time: 32 hours per week

1) Holiday Pay: (6) 8-hour days (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)

AND

2) Floating PTO: 40 hours

o *Roll over up to 40 hours for the next year

Travel Reimbursement

Paid Training - (50% with Biweekly paycheck; Remaining 50% after 90 days)

Paid Annual Training

Paid Monthly Supervision

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Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to drive daily to meet the AAW individuals at their residence, interact with their family or guardians (if applicable), and take them out into the community?

Experience:

• Autism or Intellectual Disability: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24