Community Integration Counselor (CIC)

A9.com, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

University partnerships with tuition reduction

Job summary

A9.com, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor in Columbia, MD. The position involves assisting individuals with disabilities to enhance their life skills and fostering community integration.

Responsibilities include providing ongoing support, documenting progress, and ensuring individual needs are met. Candidates must have a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to increase their independence.
• Meet with participants in various settings.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration.
• Document progress toward community integration.
• Assist in building support networks.
• Administer medications and complete documentation.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities.
• Monitor health and medical needs.
• Drive individuals to appointments and activities.
• Ensure accurate completion of program documentation.
• Cooperate with inspections and inquiries.

Job 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 Columbia, MD. 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 $18.00/per hour

Shift available: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

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

Benefits

• 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