Pays $18/hr — $17k below the Counselor market median of ~$54k (32 jobs)
Community Integration Counselor (CIC) Full-Time
About the Role
Full-time community integration counselor. Starting pay $18/hr. Queens, NY.
Join Community Options New York as a Community Integration Counselor – Full-Time, No Weekends in New York, New York, United States. Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $18/hr.
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Community Options New York in New York, New York, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Community Integration Counselor assists individuals with disabilities in developing life skills and managing daily challenges within the community. Responsibilities include providing ongoing support, administering medications, monitoring health needs, and coordinating volunteer and leisure activities.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree preferred. A valid driver's license and at least two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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