Community Integration Counselor — Drive Independence

Community Options, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Birthday holiday

PTO

Incentives & discounts

403b retirement

Career growth

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Community Integration Counselor in Belle Vernon, PA. The CIC helps individuals develop life skills and integrates them into the community, with services tailored to each participant.

Starting pay is $17.71 per hour. Responsibilities include facilitating independence, meeting participants in various settings, documenting progress, coordinating leisure and transport, and ensuring proper records and compliance with checks.

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 background checks and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to increase independence.
• Meet with waiver participants in residences, communities, or offices.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration.
• Document progress toward community integration goals.
• Assist in building a community support network.
• Coordinate transportation to medical appointments and activities.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.

Skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Community Integration Counselor in Belle Vernon, PA. The CIC helps individuals develop life skills and integrates them into the community, with services tailored to each participant.

Starting pay is $17.71 per hour. Responsibilities include facilitating independence, meeting participants in various settings, documenting progress, coordinating leisure and transport, and ensuring proper records and compliance with checks.