Part-Time Community Integration Specialist

Community Options Job Board; Butler (Butler County); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Retirement plan (403b)

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit providing services to individuals with disabilities across 12 states.

We are actively seeking Community Integration Counselors in Butler, PA to help participants learn life skills and live as independently as possible. The role includes regular meetings with waiver participants, collaboration with case managers, and documentation of progress to support community integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• 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 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 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.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the communityEnsure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Client support

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Description du poste

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit providing services to individuals with disabilities across 12 states.

We are actively seeking Community Integration Counselors in Butler, PA to help participants learn life skills and live as independently as possible. The role includes regular meetings with waiver participants, collaboration with case managers, and documentation of progress to support community integration.