Careers

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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.

NY Connects Specialist Chenango/Tioga

Full-Time

NY Connects is designed to help individuals and their caregivers gain access to the right long term services and supports, in the setting of their choice. It serves people of all ages, disabilities, and income levels, including individuals interested in planning for or able to pay for their LTSS needs.

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.

Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) Specialist

Full-Time

The OHS Specialist plays a critical role in supporting people who are living in institutional setting or otherwise unstably housed or experiencing homelessness. The position encompasses a dual function of housing specialist and independent living specialist. It assists eligible participants in finding and securing affordable and accessible housing.

Resource and Referral Specialist

Full-Time

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.

Social Care Network Housing Specialist

Full-Time

The SCN Housing Specialist is a key member of the Social Care Network (SCN) team, responsible for facilitating access to stable housing and related services for eligible members. This role ensures a seamless and coordinated service delivery process by collaborating with members, Social Care Navigators, and other stakeholders to achieve individualized housing-related goals.

Vocational Services Professional (VSP)

Part-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. The VSP’s role is to support participants as they explore career interests and master non-job specific skills, or soft skills and to conduct assessments periodically to monitor the participant’s progress.

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.