Community Integration Counselor (CIC) - Community Day Services (CDS)
Listed compensation
$18/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 Full-Time Community Integration Counselor in Baltimore, MD. 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 $18.00/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. A valid driver's license and at least two years of 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, 54% are remote, 36% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$36k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Maryland | 11 active | 348 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 36% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment381 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 856 in the last 30 days | 594 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −8.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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