Residence Counselor
Listed compensation
$17.5-$21/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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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