Community Options, Inc.

Community-Based DSP

Community Options, Inc.  •  $17/hr  •  Pennsylvania (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor in Havertown, PA The Community Integration Counselor (CIC) is responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. The Community Integration Counselor provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community.  Starting pay is $17.25/per hour  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
  • 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 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
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Minimum Requirements 
  • 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 successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Why Community Options? 
  • Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
  • Great coworkers/team that support you!
  • University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!     Careers.comop.org Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer    M/F/D/V 
Community Options, Inc.

About Community Options, Inc.

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that develops innovative housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1989, we have moved people with disabilities from segregated institutions across the country into community-based homes where they can fully participate in their communities and experience a greatly improved quality of life. We have designed and implemented the most progressive employment options giving people with disabilities a choice about the type of work they do and where they do it. We offer people with disabilities real work for real pay.

Community Options supports over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across twelve states: Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Princeton, NJ
Year Founded
1989
Website
comop.org
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