Community Integration Counselor

Community Options, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Community Integration Counselor in Washington, PA to help individuals learn physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills and to support them in managing daily community living.

The CIC provides individualized services, builds supportive networks, accompanies participants to medical appointments, and documents progress toward greater independence. Starting pay is $17.71 per hour, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase their independence.
• Meet with waiver participants regularly in residence, community, or office settings.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts and document progress.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities and build community supports.
• Administer medications and ensure proper documentation.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and community activities.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Documentation

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 Community Integration Counselor in Washington, 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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