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Community Options
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Community Integration Counselor (Part-Time)

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17.75/hr

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Job Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a Part-Time Community Integration Counselor in Allentown, PA. The Community Integration Counselor (CIC) is responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. The Community Integration Counselor provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community.

Starting pay is $17.75/per hour

Responsibilities

  • Support and encourage individuals to increase their ability to be as independent as possible
  • Meet with waiver participants on a regular basis either in the individual’s residence, the community, or an office setting
  • Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts
  • Document individual progress toward acquiring community integration
  • Assist in building a support network between the individual and the community
  • Administer medications and ensure proper completion of necessary documentation
  • Coordinate all leisure and volunteer opportunities
  • Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
  • Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
  • Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities May Be Assigned

Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
  • Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

  • Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
  • Great coworkers/team that support you!

University Partnerships That Include Tuition Reduction

  • Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
  • Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and at least two years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license with a satisfactory record is required, along with the ability to pass background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Life Skills TrainingMedication AdministrationCase ManagementSupport Network BuildingHealth MonitoringCrisis SupportInterpersonal Skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 13% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution20 jobs

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<$70k
4
$70k-90k
2
$90k-110k
4
$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Allentown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,710/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Options

Non-profit Organizations
Princeton, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
403b Retirement Plan
Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
University partnerships that include tuition reduction