Community Integration Counselor

Community Options, Inc.; Edison (NJ); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, V

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Community Options, Inc. in Edison, NJ seeks a Community Integration Counselor to assist individuals with learning daily living, social, emotional, and physical skills in the community. The role involves direct support, collaboration with case managers, and facilitating meaningful activities.

Work hours are 8am–4pm with start pay of $18.81 per hour. Responsibilities include promoting independence, documenting progress, coordinating transportation and community activities, and ensuring safety and

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and exercise good judgment in crises.

Responsabilidades

• Support individuals to increase independence and daily living skills.
• Meet waiver participants regularly in residence, community, or office settings.
• Collaborate with the Case Manager to develop social, emotional, physical, and personal programs.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document progress toward community integration and outcomes.
• Build a support network between the individual and the community.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Relationship-building

Crisis management

Time management

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Ferramentas

Valid driver’s license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

We are seeking a Community Integration Counselor in Edison, NJ who will be 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 rate is: $18.81 an hour

8am-4pm

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’s 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 ensures proper completion of necessary documentation
• Coordinates 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
• Must cooperate with licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• 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
• Excellent time management 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?

• Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

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