Community Integration Specialist: Empower Independence

Community Options, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring Community Integration Counselors to help individuals learn life skills and gain independence in the community. The role focuses on supporting participants, documenting progress, and coordinating services with a case manager.

Starting pay is $16.50 an hour with a $250 sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time new hires. A high school diploma or GED, driver’s license, and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to increase independence and community participation.
• Meet waiver participants regularly in residences, communities, or offices.
• Collaborate with Case Manager to develop programs meeting social and personal needs.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Document progress toward community integration and billable records.
• Coordinate transportation to medical appointments and activities in the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

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

We are actively seekingCommunity Integration Counselors in Pittsburgh, PA. This role 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.

Starting pay is $16.50 an hour

We are offering a $250 Sign-On Bonus opportunity for Full-TIme & Part-Time New Hires! (Must complete 90 days of satisfactory employment to be eligible)

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
• Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• 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?

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

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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