Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are actively seeking Part-Time Community Integration Counselors in Williamsport, PA. The Community Integration Counselor is responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills.

The pay-rate is $16.75 an hour.

This position is Monday through Friday

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
• Administer medications and ensures proper completion of necessary documentation
• 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
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely

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?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly staff at our Bloomsburg, PA office!

Phone Number : (570) 387-8100

If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to : Resumes-BL@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

Last updated : 2024-07-02