Community Living Counselor

Job Summary

            Join us in making a difference at Home of Guiding Hands as we improve the quality of life for people with special needs.  As a Community Living Counselor you’ll help adults with disabilities build the skills needed to live on their own!  A typical week might include supporting clients to pay bills, attend doctors’ appointments, go grocery shopping, prepare meals, etc. Gain great experience towards a career in social services! Schedule: Part-time, 10-30 hours/week, Flexible

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Schedules, plans, and conducts visits with assigned clients to carry out ISP goals.
• Provides independent living skills training to assigned clients in areas such as: paying bills and budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking and meal preparation, accessing medical and dental services, laundry, accessing government benefits, safety, and building healthy relationships.
• Develops goals in collaboration with clients, prepares ISP reports, and updates reports on a semi-annual basis.
• Schedules and attends ISP meetings, and serves as a client advocate.
• Maintains ongoing communication with members of the ID team to coordinate program services.
• Maintains required client and program documentation.
• Travels throughout assigned county (San Diego or Imperial) to complete sessions in family homes and other community locations.

Values

Innovation – We encourage creativity and innovation because we believe that by striving for more efficient and effective ways of doing things, we can achieve exceptional results. Our drive for success is shared by all.  Our organization focuses on solutions and refuses to maintain the status quo. We challenge our team to be ahead of industry trends as we strive to lead and not follow.

Collaboration – We believe that working together collaboratively is the foundation of a culture that values teamwork, communication, and cooperation. This belief is central to every part of our business, both internally and externally, and strengthens our community.

Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and for delivering on our commitments. We believe that by being transparent and accountable, we build trust and maintain the respect of our stakeholders.

Respect – We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We value inclusivity and believe that by upholding a culture of respect, we can foster a positive and supportive work environment. We treat others as we would want to be treated.

Empathy – We value empathy and understanding in all our interactions. We seek to understand the perspectives and needs of our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to meet them with kindness and compassion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with people with special needs, including personal, volunteer, and/or paid experience preferred but not required.
• Experience navigating community resources (such as Social Security, Section 8, Medi-Cal, MediCare, Cal-Fresh, WIC) a plus.
• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Must receive criminal record clearance from DOJ.
• Must possess a Valid California Driver’s license, safe driving record, and have been licensed to drive at least 2 years.
• Must have a safe and reliable vehicle to transport clients.
• Must maintain current and adequate auto insurance.
• Must obtain CPR/FA certification if not currently certified (we offer training for new hires).
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Must be proficient with technology including smartphone, apps, email, and internet.
• Preferred familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to form positive, supportive, respectful, and professional working relationships.
• Ability to meet the needs of clients in an individualized manner.
• Self-starter who completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
• Possesses good judgement and decision-making skills.
• Highly reliable and follows through on commitments.
• Organizes own time effectively and prioritizes work schedule.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The work environment for this position involves working with a variety of people in their homes and in the community. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, hear, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift objects weighing up to ten pounds repeatedly during a shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About HGH

Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is "to improve the lives of those we serve". We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes, independent living support, respite care, and adult foster home services.  Additionally, we provide early childhood assessments and services, tailored day support, Life Planning workshops, county-wide transportation services, and on-site activities at our resource center.

To see all our available career opportunities please visit: https://www.guidinghands.org/careers/