Day Program DSP (Part-Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); Vor Ort; USD 19.320 - 27.517; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reduction through university partnerships

Zusammenfassung

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Part-Time Community Integration Counselor to assist individuals with disabilities in Schuylkill County. This role involves supporting independence, documenting progress, and coordinating community opportunities, with a starting pay of $17 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Join a supportive team that offers competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals.

Aufgaben

• Support and encourage individuals to increase their ability to be as independent as possible.
• Document individual progress toward acquiring community integration.
• Coordinate all leisure and volunteer opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Support independence

Documentation skills

Relationship building

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Medication administration

Jobbeschreibung

Community Options, Inc.

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

We are now hiring a Part‑Time Community Integration Counselor/ Day Program DSP in Hamburg, PA. The Community Integration Counselor (CIC) 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 $17.00 per hour.

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
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts
• Document individual progress toward acquiring community integration
• Assist in building a support network between the individual and the community
• Administer medications and ensure proper completion of necessary documentation
• Coordinate all leisure and volunteer opportunities
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Please visit our website to complete an online application. Careers.comop.org

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