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Pathways
Corning, New York

Residence Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.5-$21/hr

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Full-Time, Part-Time and Relief hours available

Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour (IRA House and depending on related experience)

Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour (ICF House and depending on related experience)

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

Are you compassionate, kind, hardworking, and looking for a job where you can help our community's most vulnerable people? Come work with us at Pathways, Inc. as a Residence Counselor in one of our residences for adults with developmental disabilities. Locations in Corning, Painted Post and Elmira, NY.

Come work with us!

  • Excellent Benefits, including medical, dental, vision & 401K
  • Generous Paid Time Off (28 days in the first year!)
  • Multiple positions and shifts available
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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.

Learn more about Residential Services

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, Inclusion, and Belonging, while we learn and grow together.

Full-Time, Part-Time and Relief hours available

Key Responsibilities

The Residence Counselor implements Individualized Program Plans by assisting residents with daily living tasks, community integration, and social activities. They also collaborate with the service planning team to ensure the health, safety, and personal preferences of the individuals are met.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with at least one year of experience in developmental disabilities. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and strong communication skills to perform essential duties.

Key Skills

Individualized program plan implementationBehavioral supportHealth monitoringVerbal communicationDocumentation

Developmental Disabilities — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% 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 ~$39k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
PSLF eligible
23%
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,794 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Corning

Median resident rent
$1,014/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pathways

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K
Generous Paid Time Off (28 days in first year)
Tuition Reimbursement
Sign-on Bonus