Resource Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Community Interface Services is hiring a Full-Time Resource Counselor to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence. If you're passionate about helping others, building strong relationships, and growing in the social services field, 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 of our Independent Living program, independently schedule and follow up with each person to ensure they receive the support needed to maintain housing or quality of life.

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 Escondido to Vista area.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of housing resources or willingness to learn
• Experience in accessing resources and benefits
• 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, 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 for work related travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Professional development & internal promotion opportunities
• Employer‑funded retirement plan
• And much more!

If you're passionate about supporting people in building independence, confidence, and meaningful connections in their community, apply now and start your journey with Community Interface Services!