Community Integration Counselor - Impactful Support

communityoptions; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Birthday holiday

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction

Great coworkers

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor in Feasterville-Trevose, PA. The CIC provides individualized services to help participants learn life skills and live more independently in the community.

Starting pay is $18.60 per hour. Responsibilities include supporting participants, coordinating activities, documenting progress, and ensuring safe transportation and documentation as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting individuals with IDD.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Employment contingent upon background checks and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to increase independence.
• Meet waiver participants at residences, in the community, or offices.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document progress toward community integration goals.
• Help build a support network between individuals 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 timely and accurate program documentation and billing.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Empathy

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor in Feasterville-Trevose, PA. The CIC provides individualized services to help participants learn life skills and live more independently in the community.

Starting pay is $18.60 per hour. Responsibilities include supporting participants, coordinating activities, documenting progress, and ensuring safe transportation and documentation as required.