Community Integration Counselor — Empower Independence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is hiring a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor (CIC). The CIC will help individuals learn and maintain physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills, with services tailored to support independence in the community.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour. The role involves meeting participants, coordinating supports, documenting progress, and driving individuals to appointments, with a focus on building community connections and ensuring

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 checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase independence.
• Meet with waiver participants at residence, community, or office.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document progress toward community integration goals.
• Build a support network between the individual and the community.
• Administer medications and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Independent living support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is hiring a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor (CIC). The CIC will help individuals learn and maintain physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills, with services tailored to support independence in the community.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour. The role involves meeting participants, coordinating supports, documenting progress, and driving individuals to appointments, with a focus on building community connections and ensuring