Senior Community Integration Counselor - Impactful Care

Community Options Job Board; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Exceptional Career Growth

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Gaithersburg is hiring a Senior Community Integration Counselor to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Starting pay is $17.70 per hour and PAID training is provided. The role involves assisting with daily living skills, planning activities, documenting progress, transporting participants to appointments, and ensuring program documentation is complete.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living skills and the development of community involvement, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and social skills.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Assist with developing a schedule for each participant to maximize community integration.
• Provide training to individuals towards achieving program goals.
• Complete training to facilitate staff development.
• Administer medications and ensure proper completion of necessary documentation.
• Plan, develop, facilitate, and participate in individual and group activities with participants.
• Provide reports on individual progress in relation to overall goals.
• Maintain inventory and ensures adequate supplies for program.
• Oversee consumer funds as needed.
• 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.
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Crisis management

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Gaithersburg is hiring a Senior Community Integration Counselor to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Starting pay is $17.70 per hour and PAID training is provided. The role involves assisting with daily living skills, planning activities, documenting progress, transporting participants to appointments, and ensuring program documentation is complete.