Community Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

*Important - This positions is a contract 1099 position. 

Do you have a passion for helping individuals with autism become productive, socially connected, and personally fulfilled members of their local communities?

Do you have at least six (6) months' experience working with inidividuals living with autism?

Are you looking for opportunities to work with participants residing in Montgomery County, Chester County and/or Delaware counties?

If You answered "YES" to ANY of those questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team as a Community Support Specialist!

This is an Independent Contractor (1099) position.

Devereux's Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) provides personal growth opportunities for adults, ages 21 and over, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and/or behavioral differences, and brain injuries.

The goal of CAAPP is to provide instruction and support across work, community and home environments that will facilitate participants in becoming a more independent, productive, socially connected member of his or her local community. This unique model focuses on partnering with community supports to maximize each consumer’s potential.

CAAPP is seeking Community Support Professionals (CSPs) who have at least six (6) months of experience working with adults/children with autism. Our CSPs serve participants residing in Montgomery County, Chester County and Delaware counties.

Hourly Rate : $18.00 - $20.00

Bonuses: $250/quarter; Max $1000/year (minimum of 10/hrs  billed per week)

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Flexible, 4-hour shift. Minimum 10 hrs- Maximum 40 hours billable

As a CSP for CAAPP you will:

· Provide community-based support and skill development to young adults diagnosed with autism who are transitioning out of educational programs

· Provide support to participants in the areas of communication, social skills, self-care, work readiness, vocational training, and community based supportive employment

· Use evidence-based instructional strategies to help participants achieve goals across home, community and work settings

· Complete progress notes and data collection for each participant.

· Work with the Integration Specialist and Behavior Support Specialist, if applicable, to identify areas of strength and need.

Note: This role is a 1099 independent contractor position which offers flexible hours/scheduling based on your availability. No benefits are associated with this role. 

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Responsibilities

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare. 

Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. 

Our team includes approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and independent contractors throughout multiple locations across the United States. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead. 

We also believe a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) is fundamental to providing the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in anti-discriminatory work that promotes an equitable and inclusive organization for all.  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. This role is not eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

· High School Diploma with at least 6 months experience working directly with individuals with any developmental disability, including autism