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Town of Elmira, New York

Residence Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18.02–$20.60 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • ## Increased Starting Wages
  • Pay: $18.02 - $20.60 per hour for overnight shift! (depending on related experience) with increase for overnight shifts!

Are you compassionate, kind, hardworking, and looking for a job where you can make a meaningful difference in your community? Come work with us at Pathways, Inc. as a Residence Counselor in one of our Individualized Residential Alternative residences for adults with developmental disabilities.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside amazing adults and individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities, building meaningful relationships while supporting them in living fulfilling lives.

You'll work in a small, homelike environment with just 6 residents, allowing you to provide personalized, compassionate care.

Come work with us!

  • Excellent Benefits, including medical, dental, vision & 401K
  • Generous Paid Time Off (32 days in the first year!)
  • Multiple positions and shifts available
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Sign-on Bonus for Eligible OPWDD IRA/ICF Direct Care Positions

Full time positions are now eligible for a $1,500 or $2,000 sign-on bonus, $375/$500 every 3 months for one year. Part time positions are now eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus, $250 every 3 months for one year. New hires and rehires are eligible for this sign-on bonus. (ELIGIBLE POSITIONS: ICF Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Residence Counselor)

  • Sign-on Bonus Amount Eligible Position(s)
  • $2,000 Full Time, ICF Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • $2,000 Full Time, Residence Counselor Overnights
  • $1,500 Full Time, Residence Counselor
  • $1,000 Part Time, Residence Counselor

Nature of Work

The Residence Counselor is responsible for the actual implementation of each individual's Individualized Program Plan as determined by the individual and his/her Service Planning Team.

This includes but is not limited to; ongoing teaching/assisting with community integration, social and recreational activities, money management, transportation, behavioral needs and overall health and well-being of the individual.

The Residence Counselor meets regularly with the Shift Supervisor, QIDP, Residence Manager and confers with other members of the individual's Service Planning Team to ensure services are appropriate and meet with expressed (or implied) needs, likes, and choices of the individual. Will respect each individual’s home, belongings, and Agency property.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED is preferred. Verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Prefer at least one year of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities or related field of experience.
  • A valid driver’s license with driving record that meets insurability guidelines to operate Agency-owned vehicles.

Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, while we learn and grow together.

Key Responsibilities

Implement Individualized Program Plans to support adults with developmental disabilities in a small residential setting. Responsibilities include assisting with community integration, social activities, money management, and overall health and well-being.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of experience in developmental disabilities or a related field.

Key Skills

Behavioral SupportVerbal CommunicationPatient AdvocacyCrisis Intervention

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 36% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residence Counselor at PATHWAYS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 361 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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About Pathways

Individual and Family Services
Corning, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K
Generous Paid Time Off (32 days in first year)
Tuition Reimbursement
Sign-on Bonus