Careers
Looking for a career that makes a difference?
At Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC), we’re not just offering job openings; we’re providing opportunities for a career where you can make a difference and become part of the Disability Rights Movement. At STIC we’re on a mission to empower people with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives, and we need passionate individuals like you to drive this vision forward. Explore our current job openings below and join us on our mission towards a more equitable future for all. Your career here is a powerful force for change.
Behavioral Support Specialist
Full-Time
The Behavior Support Specialist provides individualized behavioral support to children and adults with developmental disabilities participating in Family Support Services (FSS) and Community Habilitation (CH) programs.
In-Person Assistor/Navigator - Chenango
Full-Time
The Navigator position at STIC helps individuals and families understand and access health insurance options. They assist clients in navigating the complex world of healthcare plans, ensuring they are informed about their choices and enroll in appropriate insurance coverage.
Facilitated Enroller ABD
Full-Time
The Facilitated Enroller ABD position supports with FE-ABD New York programs to help those over 65, blind, or disabled seamlessly apply for Medicaid or Medicare Savings program coverages. Unlock benefits like nursing home care and more, even for working individuals with disabilities.
Employment Specialist
Full-Time
The Employment Specialist works directly with individuals who have a goal of obtaining or maintaining a job or advancing in a career. They will implement individualized services plans addressing necessary skills and behaviors and will assist in eliminating barriers and developing natural supports. They will also cultivate vocational experience and employment opportunities by developing positive relationships with local businesses and organizations.
Resource and Referral Specialist - Norwich
Full-Time
The Family and Community Centers will serve a unique role to ensure that parents, agencies, school district personnel, counties, and other stakeholders have the knowledge, information, and procedures in place to use the foundational principles outlined in the New York State Education Department’s Blueprint for Improved Results with an eye toward improving access, equity and opportunity for all children and their families.
CDPA Peer Counselor
Full-Time
The Peer Counselor provides support and guidance to individuals with disabilities to promote independence, self-advocacy, and community integration in alignment with STIC’s mission and values. This role offers peer counseling and independent living skills training, with a focus on supporting participants in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP) program.
Habilitation Coordinator
Full-Time
The Habilitation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves creating, implementing, and monitoring individualized service plans that promote skill development, independence, and community integration.
Direct Support Professional
Part-Time
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) delivers one-on-one Community Habilitation services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting them as they develop skills, pursue personal interests, engage in new experiences, and build meaningful relationships within their community.
TBI Waiver Nurse Evaluator
Full-Time
Non-clinical community-based nursing position conducting in-home and telehealth level of care assessments of TBI Medicaid Waiver applicants and participants to determine programmatic eligibility. Reviews medically complex service plans to ensure care plan is appropriate for the individual’s needs.
Professional Counselor
Full-Time
The Counselor provides inclusive counseling services to individuals with disabilities across the lifespan and their families. This role utilizes talk therapy alongside creative and mindfulness-based modalities to meet diverse needs and co-occurring conditions.