Weekend Community Integration Counselor (Part-Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Birthday Holiday

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers/team

Tuition reduction via university links

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Northumberland, PA is hiring a part-time Community Integration Counselor to assist individuals with learning daily living skills and independence in the community.

The CIC provides individualized supports and will work in residences, community settings, or offices, with weekend availability. Responsibilities include supporting independence, meeting waiver participants, documenting progress, coordinating activities, transporting to appointments, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• 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 checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase independence.
• Meet with waiver participants in residence, community, or office settings.
• 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 health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Cooperate with license and department staff in inspections or inquiries.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Northumberland, PA is hiring a part-time Community Integration Counselor to assist individuals with learning daily living skills and independence in the community.

The CIC provides individualized supports and will work in residences, community settings, or offices, with weekend availability. Responsibilities include supporting independence, meeting waiver participants, documenting progress, coordinating activities, transporting to appointments, and ensuring compliance