Community Integration Counselor

Community Options Job Board; New Brunswick; Vor Ort; CAD 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Community Integration Counselor to assist individuals with disabilities in developing life skills. Responsibilities include supporting independence, collaborating with case managers, and monitoring health needs. Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and experience with developmental disabilities. This role offers competitive insurance benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals.

Aufgaben

• Support and encourage individuals to increase independence.
• Meet with participants regularly in various settings.
• Document individual progress in community integration.

Kenntnisse

Supporting individuals with disabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Crisis management

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

The address is:

York Office, 234 N Front St, 3rd Floor, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are actively seeking Community Integration Counselors in York, PA. The Community Integration Counselor is responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. The Community Integration Counselor provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase their ability to be as independent as possible
• Meet with waiver participants on a regular basis either in the individual’s residence, the community, or an office setting
• Collaborate with the case manager to develop and facilitate programs which meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of the individual
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts
• Document individual progress toward acquiring community integration
• Assist in building a support network between the individual and the community
• Ensure medical consultation forms are completed, by the physician, for each medical appointment attended
• Administer medications and ensure proper completion of necessary documentation
• Coordinate all leisure and volunteer opportunities
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• May be required to be on‑call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Send resumes to: [e-mail]

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.