Community Integration Counselor (CIC) Part Time

Community Options, Inc.; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Discount Programs

403b Plan

Career Growth

Great coworkers

Tuition Reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Binghamton, NY is hiring a Part-Time Community Integration Counselor to help individuals learn daily living and independence skills in the community.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), a valid driver’s license, and at least two years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities; background checks are required.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with holidays, PTO, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Background checks (criminal, central registry, child abuse, drug testing) required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to increase independence and daily living skills.
• Meet with participants in residences, community, or office settings.
• Document progress toward community integration.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

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 Part-Time Community Integration Counselor in Binghamton, NY. 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

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 EmployerM/F/D/V

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