Community Integration Counselor — Empower Independence & PTO

Community Options, Inc.; Wrightsville (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays including Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Community Integration Counselor in Wrightsville/Lancaster and Denver, PA to assist individuals with learning daily life skills and managing community living. The role involves providing individualized services, coordinating supports, and ensuring documentation and compliance.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED (bachelor’s preferred), a valid driver’s license, and at least two years of relevant experience

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 intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Employment is contingent upon successful background checks (criminal, central registry, child abuse registry, drug testing).

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase independence.
• Meet with waiver participants in residences, community settings, or offices.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document individual progress toward community integration.
• Assist in building 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.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed timely.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections or inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Driving

IDD experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Community Integration Counselor in Wrightsville/Lancaster and Denver, PA to assist individuals with learning daily life skills and managing community living. The role involves providing individualized services, coordinating supports, and ensuring documentation and compliance.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED (bachelor’s preferred), a valid driver’s license, and at least two years of relevant experience