Community-Based DSP

Community Options, Inc.; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 19,604 - 27,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

University partnerships for tuition reduction

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is hiring a full-time Community Integration Counselor in Havertown, PA. The position focuses on assisting individuals with disabilities to gain independence and integrate into the community. Candidates should have experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits include competitive insurance options, paid holidays, and generous PTO.

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.
• Employment contingent upon passing background and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in community integration and independence.
• Document progress toward community integration.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities.

Skills

Support and encourage independence

Document individual progress

Administer medications

Coordinate leisure activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Valid 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 Havertown, PA. The Community Integration Counselor (CIC) 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.

Starting pay is $17.25/per hour

All FT DSP/SR DSPs with NADD, NADSP I, II, III are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $500.00 after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, with credentials furnished upon hire, per ED approval.These hires will also be eligible for a retention bonus of $500.00 at the end of 2025, per ED approval.

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
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!Careers.comop.org

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

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