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Community Integration Counselor (Day Program)

Community Integration Counselor (Day Program)

Community Options, Inc.Tucson, AZ, US
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Description

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

We are actively seeking   Community Integration Counselors  in the  Sahuarita / Green Valley, AZ  areas .  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 :  $16.00 per hour

Shift Available :  Monday - Friday (8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm)

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
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or

investigation

  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background,

    • central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

    Minimum Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
  • Minimum two 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

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

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

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