Resource Counselor

Community Interface Services is hiring a Full-Time Resource Counselor to support adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence. If you're passionate about helping others, building strong relationships, and being a social services motivator, this is the best fit for you!

This position earns a starting range of $23-25 per hour, with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday. If you are interested in community-driven work, then become part of our dynamic, person-centered team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Resource Counselor, you will work with participants in our Independent Living program and provide individualized, person-centered support to each person. This support could look like assisting with maintaining housing, accessing resources for children at school and in the community, or navigating housing assistance programs.

You will manage a caseload of participants independently scheduled and follow up with each person to ensure they receive the support needed to maintain housing or quality of life. Each individual has unique circumstances, and as the Resource Counselor you will be navigating different resources and benefits. This position requires a high level of communication, persistence, and problem solving.

This role is hands-on, one-on-one focused, and essential to improving the quality of life for those we serve. Since we support individuals within their own home or their community, there's expected to travel within the Valley Center/Escondido/San Marcos area.

The ideal candidate:

• Bilingual highly preferred
• Experience with accessing benefits and resources related to housing
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• A High School Diploma or GED required (bachelor's degree preferred)
• A valid California driver's license, reliable vehicle, insurance, a safe driving record, and 2+ years of driving experience

About Us

Community Interface Services has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the San Diego Union-Tribune for six consecutive years. We value independence, inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth.

Since 1983, Community Interface Services has been empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through individualized, community-based support. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people thrive in employment, housing, community inclusion, and daily living.

Our Benefits Include:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid initial and ongoing training
• Mileage reimbursement