Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are seeking a Community Integration Counselor in Bowie, MD to provide individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community. Pay rate is: $15.65 an hour Available Shifts: Monday -Friday 9 am to 3 pm Responsibilities Support and encourage individuals to increase their ability to be as inde... more details
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a Community Integration Counselor in Bowie, MD to provide individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community.
Pay rate is:$15.65 an hour
Available Shifts: Monday -Friday 9am to 3pm
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
Must cooperate with the licensee 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 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
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
Competitive Benefits
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 interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to: Resumes-PG@comop.org
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! www.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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