Community-Based DSP

Community Options, Inc.; Feasterville-Trevose (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403(b) Retirement Plan

Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is hiring a full-time Community Integration Counselor in Feasterville-Trevose, PA. The role involves supporting individuals with disabilities, promoting independence, and documenting progress. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include competitive insurance options, paid holidays, and generous PTO. Open availability is preferred, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Criminal background and drug testing required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals for independence.
• Meet with participants in various settings regularly.
• Document individual progress toward community integration.
• Assist in building a support network.
• Administer medications and coordinate activities.

Skills

Supporting individuals with disabilities

Building supportive relationships

Documenting progress

Education

High school diploma or GED; bachelor's preferred

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

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

We are now hiring a full‑time Community Integration Counselor in Feasterville‑Trevose, PA. The CIC is responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. The CIC provides individualized services designed to help participants manage and overcome the difficulties confronted when living in the community. Open availability with nights/weekends!

Starting pay is $17.25 per hour.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V