Community Options
Community Options, Inc.
is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are Now Hiring a
Senior
Community Integration Counselor to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The Community Integration Counselor provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training! Starting pay rate is:
$17.70 an hour Shift schedule:
Monday- Friday 8am- 4pm 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, Including leisure and volunteer opportunities Develop individual day program support plans 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 withcommunity members, businesses, and families Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry 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 Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours 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 For more information, please call us at:
(301)656-3997 Please click the link below to apply now or send your resume to : Resumes-MD@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 Now Hiring a
Senior
Community Integration Counselor to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The Community Integration Counselor provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training! Starting pay rate is:
$17.70 an hour Shift schedule:
Monday- Friday 8am- 4pm 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, Including leisure and volunteer opportunities Develop individual day program support plans 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 withcommunity members, businesses, and families Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry 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 Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours 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 For more information, please call us at:
(301)656-3997 Please click the link below to apply now or send your resume to : Resumes-MD@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