Resource Counselor
About The Position
As a full-time Resource Counselor with Community Interface Services, you'll have the opportunity to utilize your skills and passion to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their goals and integrating into their local community. Every day will be filled with unique challenges and experiences that will keep you on your toes and excited about coming to work. With caseloads within the East County area, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values flexibility, high performance, and forward thinking. If you're looking to kick-start your social services career or make a change that allows you to unleash your potential and be part of a truly innovative nonprofit, apply now! This position earns a starting range of $23-25 per hour, and to sweeten the deal, you can also earn a $1 per hour pay increase after completing a development and performance program! Future professional development opportunities include ongoing training and a unique leadership development program which leads to future pay increase and promotion opportunities. Community Interface Services is a nonprofit organization that has empowered adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1983. Our mission is to provide quality, individualized, community-based support and training in employment, housing, community living, and other related services. As a Resource Counselor with Community Interface Services, you will have the incredible social service opportunity to work closely with a variety of people who are eager to integrate into their community and explore their careers. Each day, you'll have the privilege of working one-on-one with individuals with disabilities who have their own unique goals and aspirations. Whether it's supporting them in building their skills in the workplace, discovering social or recreational activities that bring them joy, building the necessary skills to live independently, or assisting them in pursuing higher education, your role as a Resource Counselor will be vital in helping them turn their dreams into reality. Get ready to embark on an individualized adventure filled with endless possibilities and the satisfaction of knowing that you're making a profound impact in the lives of others.
Requirements
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Resourcefulness
- Teaching skills
- A car in safe working order
- Vehicle insurance
- A valid CA driver's license
- At least 2 years of driving experience
- A high school diploma
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree
- Experience with the I/DD community
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a variety of people who are eager to integrate into their community and explore their careers.
- Work one-on-one with individuals with disabilities who have their own unique goals and aspirations.
- Support individuals in building their skills in the workplace.
- Discover social or recreational activities that bring them joy.
- Build the necessary skills to live independently.
- Assist individuals in pursuing higher education.
Benefits
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Section 125 Plan/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid initial training
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
- Professional development tracks and internal promotion opportunities
- Company issued iPhone
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- A unique retirement fund that we contribute to
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
