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Community Options
Baltimore / Columbia, Maryland

Community Integration Counselor (Full-Time)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor in Baltimore / Columbia, 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

Shift Time: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00PM)

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

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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

Life Skills TrainingMedication AdministrationHealth MonitoringSupport Network BuildingCase ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCrisis Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Integration Counselor (Full-Time) at Community Options a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Counseling — ranked against 13,751 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Community Integration — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 14% have no call, 60% 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).

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Community Options

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Holidays
PTO
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
403b Retirement Plan
Career Growth Opportunities