Community Integration Counselor (HCBS)

Community Options Job Board; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, V

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Mat

Exceptional Career Growth Opportu

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. seeks Community Integration Counselors in the Vail, AZ area to provide individualized supports for participants with disabilities in the community. The role emphasizes promoting independence and coordinating services with a case manager.

Responsibilities include meeting regularly with participants, administering medications, and coordinating transportation and community activities while maintaining proper documentation. The position offers an hourly wage of $15.00.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Minimum 90 days of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to increase independence.
• Meet with waiver participants regularly at home, community, or office.
• Collaborate with Case Manager to develop programs meeting social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document progress toward community integration goals.
• Assist in building a community support network.
• Ensure physician-signed medical forms are completed for appointments.
• Administer medications and document appropriately.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities.

Skills

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are actively seeking Community Integration Counselors in the Vail, AZ area. This roleprovides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted by an individual with a disability living in the community.

The hourly rate is $15.00 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
• Collaborate with the Case Manager to develop and facilitate programs which meet the social, emotional, physical and personal needs of the individual
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts
• Document individual’s progress toward acquiring community integration
• Assist in building a support network between the individual and the community
• Ensure medical consultation forms are completed, by the physician, for each medical appointment attended
• Administer medications and ensures proper completion of necessary documentation
• Coordinates 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
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Minimum 90 days of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations

Working Conditions:

• Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer
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