• Job Description

  Req#: COMMU025156

  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 Tucson, AZ. 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.

  The hourly rate is $15.00 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
  • 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

  Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
  • Minimum 90 days 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

  Why Community Options?

  • Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
  • 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-TUC@comop.org

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

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Community Options, Inc. is a 5013 national nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment supports to people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury.

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