Resource Counselor

Community Interface Services•Escondido, CA

15h

About The Position

Community Interface Services is hiring a full-time Resource Counselor to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence. The role works with participants in the Independent Living program, providing individualized, person-centered support. Support may include helping participants maintain housing, access resources for children at school and in the community, or navigate housing assistance programs. The Resource Counselor manages a caseload, independently schedules and follows up with participants, and helps ensure they receive the support needed to maintain housing and quality of life. The work is hands-on and focused on one-on-one support in participants’ homes or communities, with travel expected within the Escondido to Vista area. The position offers a flexible Monday-through-Friday schedule and a starting pay range of $23–$25 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid California driver’s license, reliable vehicle, insurance, and at least 2 years of driving experience.
Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Knowledge of housing resources or willingness to learn.
Experience accessing resources and benefits.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, person-centered support to participants in the Independent Living program.
Help participants maintain housing and access resources for children at school and in the community, including navigating housing assistance programs.
Manage a caseload of Independent Living program participants.
Independently schedule and follow up with participants to ensure they receive support for maintaining housing and quality of life.
Travel to provide support in participants’ homes or communities within the Escondido to Vista area.