Keystone Human Services - Comprehensive community based mental retardation, mental health, autism and early intervention services

Employment Opportunities

Keystone Human Services Mid Atlantic

Keystone Human Services Mid Atlantic is dedicated to providing services and supports to people with autism or developmental disabilities in the greater Philadelphia region and the state of Delaware. We use a team approach and believe that services must be based on the needs and interests of the individual. Our employees teach purposeful life skills that enhance each person's strengths and abilities.

Area/Counties Served

Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties, PA; New Castle County, DE

Services Provided

Individuals with autism and mental retardation are served through residential living, supported living, behavioral therapy, and employment supports.

Current Openings

To ensure proper consideration, please include the announcement # when submitting your application or resume.

Community Support Associate - Dallas, PA

Announcement #1900

Position Description:: This Community Support Associate position is responsible to assist an adult male with developmental disability in the Dallas, PA area so that he is involved in activities and events, meets new people, exercises choices, and acquires the competencies to maintain these activities and accomplish personal goals. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 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 Requirements:: 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 working with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders is preferred.
Compensation & Status:: Full and part time positions are available. Varied schedule may include late afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights. Salary range from $10.00-11.00/hour. Positions available in the Dallas, PA (Luzerne County) area.

Behavior Therapy Associate

Announcement #1900

Position Description:: The Behavior Therapy Associate is responsible for providing support and coaching to individuals with developmental disabilities. This is done through teaching, coaching, modeling and accompanying individuals so they are involved in a variety of events and life experiences. Responsibilities include but not limited to: assistance with and implementation of comprehensive plans of people supported, documentation, attending and contributing to team meetings relating to the individuals served, provide basic modeling to individuals supported and other team members.
Minimum Requirements:: Requires Bachelor's Degree in related field and minimum of six months experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must possess strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), and organizational skills; ability to understand, develop and implement learning objectives; Must be able to pass child abuse, state police and FBI clearances; possess valid driver's license and be able to drive; ability to transport self and individuals to appointments as scheduled; physical ability to lift and participate in activities of daily living.
Compensation & Status:: This is a Full time position; schedule varies according to program needs. Hourly rate is $14-15/hour. Position is located in Dallas, PA (Luzerne County).

Community Support Associates

Announcement #1900

Position Description:: This position exists to teach, coach, model and accompany individuals so that they are involved in family, neighborhood, civic, cultural and religious activities and events, meet new people, develop friendships, exercise choices, and acquire the competencies to maintain these activities and accomplish personal goals. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: documentation, community outreach and networking, household management, providing transportation, assisting in personal care when needed, establishing effective relationships with all persons affiliated with the individual, using public transportation.
Qualifications:: 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. Must possess six (6) months of experience in human services field working with individuals with disabilities, 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:: Must be able to work a varied schedule to include late afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights. Salary range from $9.00-11.00/hour. Positions available in various locations in New Castle County, DE and Montgomery and Delaware Counties and Northeast Phildelphia, PA.

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Human Resources: Keystone Human Services Mid Atlantic; 625 Ridge Pike; Building D, Suite 102; Conshohocken, PA 19428; Phone: 610-940-2650; Fax: 610-940-5727; lkielb @ keystonehumanservices.org; EOE