Community Support Associate – Delaware

Specializing in services for individuals living with autism, Keystone Human Services Mid Atlantic provides a comprehensive array of community-based supports in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Formerly known as Keystone Service Systems Southeast, Keystone Human Services Mid Atlantic was established in 2000 in response to the increasing need for specific services for adults with autism. In the subsequent years at KHSMA we have expanded our coverage to also provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

Our range of services and supports to people with autism and intellectual disabilities includes 24-hour supported residential living homes, home and community support, behavioral therapy and employment support.

At KHSMA we use a team approach, and we believe that support for individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities must be highly individualized, structured around each person's particular needs and characteristics. Functional skills are taught within the context of individual strengths, and each individual is encouraged to communicate his or her needs and desires in ways that facilitate the development of valued and meaningful relationships.

Community Support Associate - New Castle County, Delaware

Position Description:

This Community Support Associate position is responsible to assist adults with developmental disability so that they are involved in activities and events, meet new people, exercise choices, and acquire the competencies to maintain these activities and accomplish personal goals. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: working 1:1 with the individuals receiving services, documentation, community outreach and networking, providing transportation, assisting in personal care when needed, establishing effective relationships with all persons affiliated with the individual, using public transportation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess six (6) months of experience in human services field. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; understand, develop and implement learning objectives; be physically able to lift and participate in physical activities of daily living; Position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license and access to a privately maintained vehicle, and ability to pass child abuse, State Police and FBI clearances. Experience with/knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or Intellectual Disabilities preferred.

Compensation & Status:

Only part time or casual (as needed) positions are available at this time. Varied schedules may include late afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights. Salary range from $9.00-11.00/hour. Positions available in the Wilmington, Newark and New Castle areas.

KHS Benefits:

Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (Full-Time and Part-Time Employees)

401k and 403b

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Join the Keystone Team:

Please visit our website to complete an on-line application:  http://www.keystonehumanservices.org/res_employment/jobs.php