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.
Direct Support Professional
Full-Time
The Direct Support Professional works one-on-one with 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.
Fiscal Administrative Support Specialist
Full-Time
The Fiscal Administrative Support Specialist plays an important role in both the fiscal department and the overall operations of STIC. As the first point of contact for visitors, consumers, and employees, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience while also handling essential administrative tasks.
Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) Specialist
Full-Time
This position assists eligible participants in finding and securing affordable and accessible housing. The Specialist is responsible for connecting participants with critical resources, including rental subsidies, community transition supports, and other essential services to promote stable housing and enhance their quality of life.
Housing Specialist
Full-Time
The Housing Specialist plays a critical role in supporting people who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness, have chronic health conditions, and are high utilizers of Medicaid and the healthcare system. The position encompasses a dual function of housing specialist and independent living specialist.
Vocational Services Professional
Full-Time
The Vocational Services Professional will provide instruction and live training on real work sites to individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities program who are taking their first active steps toward getting a job in the near future.
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.
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.
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.
Resource and Referral Specialist
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.
Specific deliverables, performance measures, and procedures for monitoring the contract will be developed to evaluate the effectiveness of this initiative and outcomes related to the goals of the OSE Partnership.