Community Integration Counselor (Part-Time)

Community Options Job Board; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a part-time Community Integration Counselor in Williamsport, PA. The role focuses on helping individuals learn life skills and promoting independence, with a pay rate of $16.75 per hour.

Workdays are Monday through Friday, with potential evenings or weekends depending on needs. Responsibilities include meeting participants in various settings, collaborating with the Case Manager to design supportive programs, documenting progress, coordinating leisure and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish a supportive relationship and exercise good judgment in crises.

Responsibilities

• Meet waiver participants in residence, community, or office to support independence.
• Collaborate with Case Manager to develop programs for social, emotional, physical and personal needs.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document progress toward community integration.
• Coordinate leisure and volunteer opportunities.
• Administer medications and ensure proper documentation.
• Drive participants to medical appointments and activities.
• Complete program documentation and billable records timely.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship-building

Crisis judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Community Integration Counselor (Part-Time)

Job Category: Support Services

Requisition Number: COMMU025370

• Part-Time
• Rate : $16.75 USD per hour

Locations

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Williamsport, PA 17701, USA

Description

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

We are actively seekingPart-Time Community Integration Counselors in Williamsport, 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 $16.75 an hour.

This position is 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
• 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
• 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!

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

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