Community Support Associate

Keystone Human Services is a family of nonprofit organizations working together to serve the community. Keystone is committed to creating an environment where all people can grow, make choices, and be valued and contributing members of society by providing comprehensive systems of care in the areas of autism, mental illness, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, early intervention, and early childhood development.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSOCIATE/Supportive Living

Responsibilities:

Act as a role model and advocate; Assess the individuals’ needs for services and skill development; Develop, monitor and revise Service Plans (SPs) to include financial and medication management, socialization, health maintenance, household management, meal preparation, personal hygiene, etc.; Implement the Service Plan, assisting persons with activities of daily living as appropriate and providing needed supports to assist individuals to remain in a community setting; Assist individuals with integration into the community, helping them to access community supports, recreational activities and events; Provide transportation to medical appointments, recreational activities, shopping, etc.; Communicate with professional others, completing required forms, reports and documentation as requested or required; Coordinate and facilitate monthly treatment team meetings; and, Carry the on-call pager on a rotating basis; Attend and participate in all required meetings, appointments, trainings, etc.

 Minimum Requirements:

 Must be 18, have valid PA driver’s license, and access to a privately maintained vehicle.  Basic English skills, able to read, interpret and apply written information such as policies, procedures, individual plans; At least two years of related education/experience preferred; Excellent organization and time management skills; Able to discover and use community supports and social/recreational opportunities.

Salary: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour based on education/experience

Work Site: Varied locations within Huntingdon/Mifflin/Juniata counties

Status: Full-time, Regular

Hours of work:  80 hours per payperiod (two weeks); varied schedule including daytime and evening hours, some weekends and holidays, with flexibility to meet program needs.

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://sh.webhire.com/public/919/

Please note the following when completing the on-line application:

Agency Name: Keystone Human Services North Central

Position: Community Support Associate/Supportive Living
Req #: 140

Keystone Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.