Community Integration Counselor (Part-Time)

Community Options Job Board; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 22,179; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is hiring Part-Time Community Integration Counselors in Bloomsburg, PA. The role involves assisting individuals with disabilities in developing life skills and achieving independence. Responsibilities include providing support, collaborating with case managers, and documenting progress. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. Competitive pay at $16.10 per hour with opportunities for career growth, offering benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase independence.
• Meet with waiver participants regularly.
• Collaborate with Case Manager to develop programs.
• Document individual's progress toward community integration.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments.

Skills

Support individuals

Excellent communication skills

Crisis management

Ability to build relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Community Integration Counselor (Part-Time)

Job Category: Support Services

Requisition Number: COMMU025372

• Part-Time
• Rate : $16.10 USD per hour

Locations

Columbia
1117 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815, USA

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

We are actively seeking Part-Time Community Integration Counselors in Bloomsburg, PA. The Community Integration Counselor is responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. The Community Integration Counselor provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community.

The pay-rate is $16.10 an hour.

Monday through Friday

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
• Co-ordinates 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
• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Minimum 2 years 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly staff at our Bloomsburg, PA office!

Phone Number: [phone]

If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to: [e-mail]

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

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