Community Living Counselor
- Helping a client learn to budget and pay bills, giving them the confidence to manage their own finances.
- Exploring the local community—visiting the zoo, volunteering at a local organization, or taking a class together.
- Teaching essential life skills like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and navigating public transportation.
- Supporting someone as they achieve their personal goals and build a more fulfilling life.
- Goal-Oriented Support: Schedule, plan, and conduct visits with assigned clients to carry out their personalized goals (Individual Service Plan - ISP).
- Life Skills Training: Provide one-on-one training in essential life skills, including:
- Paying bills and budgeting
- Grocery shopping, cooking, and meal preparation
- Accessing medical and dental services
- Laundry and household management
- Navigating government benefits
- Building healthy relationships and ensuring personal safety
- Client Advocacy & Planning:
- Collaborate with clients to develop their goals.
- Prepare and update ISP reports on a semi-annual basis.
- Schedule and attend ISP meetings, serving as a strong advocate for your client's needs and wishes.
- Team Communication: Maintain ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective program services.
- Documentation: Keep required client and program documentation up-to-date and accurate.
- Community Travel: Travel throughout San Diego or Imperial County to meet with clients in their family homes and other community locations.
- Required Education: A high school diploma or GED is a must.
- Experience (A Plus!): While not required, experience working with people with special needs (personal, volunteer, or paid) is a plus. Experience navigating community resources like Social Security, Section 8, and Medi-Cal is also a bonus.
- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire and be able to receive a criminal record clearance from the DOJ.
- Transportation: A valid California Driver’s license, a clean driving record, and at least two years of licensed driving experience are essential. You will need a safe and reliable vehicle to transport clients and must maintain current, adequate auto insurance.
- Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification is required. If you don't have it, we'll provide the training for new hires.
- Communication Skills: You should be able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently.
- Tech Savvy: You should be comfortable accessing websites and apps, logging into web-based platforms, and using email and text messaging to send and receive information.
- Core Abilities:
- Relationship Building: Ability to form positive, supportive, and professional working relationships.
- Individualized Support: Capable of meeting clients' needs in a personalized way.
- Independence: A self-starter who can complete assignments without constant supervision.
- Judgment: Possesses good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Reliability: Highly reliable and follows through on commitments.
- Time Management: Able to effectively organize your time and prioritize your schedule.
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