Community Living Counselor/Tailored Day Worker

Home of Guiding Hands; El Cajon (CA); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A community support organization in California is seeking a dedicated Community Living Counselor/Tailored Day Worker. This hands-on role involves empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their goals and live independently. Responsibilities include providing life skills training, advocating for clients during meetings, and traveling to various locations for support sessions. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships, and a valid California driver's license. This position promotes inclusion and respects the diverse needs of clients.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with special needs is a plus.
• Must have a valid California driver's license and two years of driving experience.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently.

Responsabilités

• Empower clients to achieve their goals and provide one‑on‑one training.
• Advocate for clients and attend ISP meetings to support their needs.
• Travel to clients’ homes for sessions and maintain communication with the team.

Connaissances

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Independence

Time Management

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Join the dedicated team at Home of Guiding Hands as a Community Living Counselor/Tailored Day Worker and help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities unlock their full potential and live independently. As a Community Living Counselor/Tailored Day Worker, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have the chance to be a guide, mentor, and friend.

Your Day-to-Day: Tasks & Responsibilities

As a Community Living Counselor, your primary role is to empower clients to achieve their goals. This is a hands‑on position where you will make a positive impact every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Goal‑Oriented Support: Schedule, plan, and conduct visits with assigned clients to carry out their personalized goals (Individual Service Plan – ISP).
• Life Skills Training: Provide one‑on‑one training in essential life skills, including:
  • Paying bills and budgeting
  • Grocery shopping, cooking, and meal preparation
  • Accessing medical and dental services
  • Laundry and household management
  • Navigating government benefits
  • Building healthy relationships and ensuring personal safety
• Client Advocacy & Planning:
  • Collaborate with clients to develop their goals.
  • Prepare and update ISP reports on a semi‑annual basis.
  • Schedule and attend ISP meetings, serving as a strong advocate for clients’ needs and wishes.
• Team Communication: Maintain ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective program services.
• Documentation: Keep required client and program documentation up‑to‑date and accurate.
• Community Travel: Travel throughout San Diego or Imperial County to meet clients in their homes and other community locations.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Experience (a plus): While not required, experience working with people with special needs (personal, volunteer, or paid) is a plus. Experience navigating community resources like Social Security, Section 8, and Medi‑Cal is also a bonus.
• Education: Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire and be able to receive a criminal record clearance from the DOJ.
• Transportation: Must have a valid California driver’s license, a clean driving record, and at least two years of licensed driving experience. Must possess a safe and reliable vehicle and maintain current, adequate auto insurance.
• Certifications: Must have CPR/First Aid certification. If you don’t have it, we’ll provide training.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently.
• Tech Savvy: Must be comfortable accessing websites and apps, logging into web‑based platforms, and using email and text messaging to send and receive information.
• Core Abilities:
  • Relationship Building: Ability to form positive, supportive, and professional relationships.
  • Individualized Support: Ability to meet clients’ needs in a personalized way.
  • Independence: A self‑starter who can complete assignments without constant supervision.
  • Judgment: Possesses good judgment and decision‑making skills.
  • Reliability: Highly reliable and follows through on commitments.
  • Time Management: Able to effectively organize time and prioritize schedules.

Core Values

• Innovation – We embrace creativity and challenge the status quo to deliver effective solutions and move our industry forward.
• Collaboration – We work together with open communication and teamwork to strengthen our organization and community.
• Accountability – We take ownership of our actions and commitments, building trust through transparency and follow‑through.
• Respect – We treat everyone with dignity, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment grounded in mutual respect.
• Empathy – We strive to understand others’ perspectives and respond with kindness and compassion.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The work environment requires interacting with a variety of people in their homes and the community. While performing duties, employees must see, talk, hear, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift objects weighing up to ten pounds repeatedly during a shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, and other factors, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

About HGH

Home of Guiding Hands is a non‑profit established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The mission of HGH is “to improve the lives of those we serve.” We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial County with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care, including residential care in specialized group homes, independent living support, respite care, and adult foster home services. We also offer early childhood assessment and services, tailored day support, life‑planning workshops, county‑wide transportation services, and on‑site activities at our resource center.