Community Support Professional - Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County! (Contract)
US-PA-Malvern
Careers (External)
Req #: 43785
Type: Independent Contractor
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Overview: 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. #sponsored Responsibilities: Company Overview Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of thousands of children, adults - and their families - every year. For more than a century, Devereux has been guided by a simple and enduring mission. Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; * Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. * Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. * Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. * Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit benefits.devereux.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE 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
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