Community- Based DSP

Community Options, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Great coworkers

University partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Community Integration Counselor in Belle Vernon, PA. The CIC assists individuals with learning and life skills and supports independence in the community.

Starting pay is $17.71 per hour. The role involves meeting with participants, providing ongoing support, documenting progress, and coordinating leisure and transportation to appointments and activities. Employment requires background checks and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to increase independence in daily living and community participation.
• Meet with waiver participants regularly in their home, community, or office setting.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts and document progress.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities and transport to appointments and activities.
• Ensure documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with license and department staff during inspections or inquiries.

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a Community Integration Counselor in Belle Vernon, 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 $17.71/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
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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