Community Options
Community Options, Inc.
is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are actively seeking
Community Integration Counselors
in
Columbia, MD . The Community Integration Counselor will be responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. This roleprovides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted by an individual with a disability living in the community.This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training! 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 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’s 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 Coordinates 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 community Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inquiry, inspection or investigation Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED 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 Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management skills Working Conditions: Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases Why Community Options? Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Incentive & Discount Programs 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly staff at our Columbia, MD office! For more information, please call us at:
(410) 772-2775 If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to:
Resumes-HW@comop.org Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the
Know Your Rights
notice from the Department of Labor.
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is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are actively seeking
Community Integration Counselors
in
Columbia, MD . The Community Integration Counselor will be responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. This roleprovides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted by an individual with a disability living in the community.This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training! 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 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’s 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 Coordinates 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 community Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inquiry, inspection or investigation Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED 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 Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management skills Working Conditions: Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases Why Community Options? Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Incentive & Discount Programs 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly staff at our Columbia, MD office! For more information, please call us at:
(410) 772-2775 If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to:
Resumes-HW@comop.org Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the
Know Your Rights
notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr