Community- Based DSP

Community Options, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays including Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

University partnerships with tuition

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Belle Vernon, PA is hiring a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor (CIC) to help individuals develop life skills and navigate daily living in the community.

The CIC collaborates with families and professionals, documents progress, and supports health and safety in community settings. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, driving to appointments, coordinating activities, and building community supports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Must pass criminal background checks and health registry screenings.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to increase independence and life skills.
• Meet waiver participants regularly in residence, community, or office settings.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document progress toward community integration goals.
• Assist in building a support network with the community.
• Administer medications and ensure documentation is complete.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Drive participants to medical appointments and activities.

Skills

Experience with IDD support

Strong interpersonal skills

Documentation & record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

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

We are now hiring a Full-Time 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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