Community Integration Counselor (CIC)

Community Options, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 2,046,000 - 2,914,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Birthday Holiday pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Columbia, MD is hiring a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor to support individuals with disabilities. The CIC helps participants learn life skills and integrate into the community, with duties across home, community and office settings.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm shift. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and at least two years of relevant experience. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase their independence.
• Meet with waiver participants in residence, community, or office settings.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document progress toward community integration.
• Assist in building a support network within the community.
• Administer medications and ensure documentation.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

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 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

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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