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

We are actively seeking a Senior Community Integration Counselor in Schuylkill, PA. This role provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted by an individual with a disability living in the community.

Starting pay rate is: $16.50 an hour

We are offering a $500 FT Sign-On Bonus opportunity for New Hires!  (Must complete 90 days of satisfactory employment to be eligible)

Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals with daily living skills and the development of community involvement, communication skills, problem-olving skills, and social skills
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts
• Assist with developing schedule for each participant to maximize community integration
• Provide trainingto individuals towards achieving program goals
• Complete training to facilitate staff development
• Administer medications and ensures 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
• Maintains inventory and ensures adequate supplies for program
• Oversees 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 with community members, businesses, and families
• Employees must cooperate with 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?

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

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

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