Community Habilitation Counselor Part-Time
Listed compensation
$18 per hour
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Job Description
- Community Habilitation Counselor
- Rochester, NY
- $18 per hour
- Part-time
Why Starbridge
At Starbridge, we partner with people with disabilities, their families, and the people who support them to build communities where everyone belongs. We are For the Hope and the How: the hope that life can change for the better, and the know-how to make it happen.
If you have a passion for helping people reach their goals, build independence, and be active members of their communities, we are looking for you! Our Community Habilitation Counselors provide individualized support to people with disabilities in their communities.
In this role, you'll help individuals develop everyday skills, make meaningful connections, participate in activities they enjoy, and work toward the goals that are important to them. You’ll use your creativity, patience, and enthusiasm to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
What We’re Looking For
A caring, dependable person who is passionate about supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and build independence.
High School Diploma/GED and at least one year of work experience required; experience supporting people with disabilities preferred. Associate Degree preferred.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with the individuals and families we support.
A valid New York State driver’s license and access to an insured, registered vehicle.
Ability to work flexible hours and provide hands-on support with daily living, community activities, and skill development.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Generous paid time off that grows with your years of service.
- Employer-paid life insurance worth two times your salary.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, with Starbridge helping cover the cost.
- A retirement plan you can start right away, with a 4% Starbridge match after one year.
- Opportunities to lead meaningful initiatives that strengthen families and communities across New York State.
- A collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Our Commitment
Removing barriers is at the heart of our mission, and that includes how we hire. Starbridge is proud to serve a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applicants of every background and experience and base our hiring decisions on each person’s ability to do the job.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized support to people with disabilities to help them develop everyday skills and achieve personal goals. Facilitate meaningful community connections and assist with daily living activities.
Requirements
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of work experience. Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.
Key Skills
Community Habilitation — Counselor Career Context
In New York, the Counselor weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$71k (176 salary observations; 324 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (2,343 salary observations; 6,728 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 43 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% are remote, 23% have no call, 93% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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