Community Integration Counselor

Community Options, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a national non-profit agency as a Community Integration Counselor, providing essential support to individuals with disabilities. In this full-time position, you'll assist in developing life skills, promote independence, and coordinate community-focused activities while ensuring a supportive environment. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities await!

Benefits

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing life skills and managing community integration.
• Document individual progress and coordinate activities.
• Administer medications and monitor health needs.

Skills

Support and encourage independence

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Description

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 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
  
  

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

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Philanthropic Fundraising Services

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