Community Integration Counselor (CIC)
Listed compensation
$18/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
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 Part-Time Community Integration Counselor in Frederick, 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: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
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
A minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED, along with at least two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A valid driver's license and the ability to build supportive relationships are also mandatory.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Developmental Disabilities Support — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 13% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Integration Counselor (CIC) 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 13,631 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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