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Wellness Coordinator
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time, School-Based Wellness Coordinator position within the Westmoreland School District. (Click here for program information).
The Wellness Coordinator will work with the district to build a program, K-12, where wellness can be integrated in all classes. Activities such as Yoga, Mindfulness, Breathing Techniques, Meditation, Brain Gym Activities and other wellness activities will be integrated into traditional educational settings to teach students the skills necessary to promote positive mental health and improve overall general well-being. The Wellness Coordinator will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
The annual salary generally ranges between $50,000-$60,000. This is an estimate based on applicant's skills and experience.
*Application Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025*
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports district and school level curriculum with social, emotional, and mental health goals to improve student outcomes.
- Plans, organizes and leads activities and lessons that will promote positive mental health and improve overall general well-being for students.
- Provides opportunities for staff, students, and families, both inside and outside of school, to learn about wellness and to practice a healthy lifestyle.
- Acts as a resource person to school personnel, pupils, and parent/teacher regarding the various aspects of mental health education; provide or recommend mental health education resources for classroom u
- Develops and implements tools to assess wellness needs, analyze results and create content and activities to address identified needs.
- Reviews feedback from training participants and utilizes the feedback to improve the session and/or program.
- Remains current on research and best practices in response to the changing mental health and wellness landscapes.
- Serves as the primary contact with respect to communicating and administering day to day mental wellness programs.
- Provides administrative coordination, guidance and expertise on wellness activities such as mindfulness rooms and/or spaces for students.
- Works with the principals and school teams on complex behavior support planning and implementation of intervention and data collection.
- Facilitates team building, conflict resolution, decision making, time management, safe school planning, and facilitation of social and emotional groups.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or related field.
- Relevant experience working with students in an educational setting.
- Minimum 2-years’ experience designing and implementing comprehensive Wellness programs with youth.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Student Engagement Specialist (Utica City School District)
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time Student Engagement Specialist position, within the Utica City School District. (Click here for program information)
The Student Engagement Specialist will support students in the Utica City School District by providing the facilitation and coordination of individualized wraparound services. They will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
The annual salary generally ranges between $42,000-$45,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
*Application Deadline: Friday September 5, 2025*
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the identification, enrollment and monitoring of students in need of services.
- Provide Tier 2 Interventions and supports to identified students.
- Monitors, analyzes, and collaborates with teachers, therapists, other mental health staff and students in developing, implementing and monitoring individual student academic and behavioral progress and goals for identified students.
- Works to coordinate and monitor ICAN Services for identified UCSD students in need.
- Assists in the design, coordination, and implementation of groups with identified students.
- Serve as a liaison between families of identified youth and school officials to better engage them in their child’s educational process.
- Collaborate with other ICAN programs and services that might benefit UCSD students.
- Assist in the design, implementation, oversight and delivery of various truancy initiatives to ensure students remain engaged in their educational process.
- Directs students to use positive behaviors for success in the classroom and with diverse teaching styles.
- Support various UCSD initiatives by working to recruit and retain students in those programs.
- Adheres to best practices in professional ethics and boundaries.
- Evaluates crisis situations and escalated behaviors and provide appropriate interventions and support.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as-needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Associates Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field and four years relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
- At least two years relevant experience in traditional and non-traditional youth service setting required.
- Additional professional development in specialty areas helpful.
- Ability to adjust to student, staff, and program needs.
- Experience working with students with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
System of Care Support Coordinator
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a System of Care Support Coordinator position.
The Herkimer County System of Care offers a spectrum of effective, community-based services and supports for youth with or at risk for mental health challenges and their families in order to help them to function better at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life.
The System of Care Support Coordinator’s focus is to connect youth and their families with services and supports within the least restrictive, most normative environments to prevent further entry into the mental health, social services or juvenile justice systems. The Coordinator adheres to and promotes the philosophy and missions of the company by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
Salary: The annual salary range is $43,000 to $45,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
*Application Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025*Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Works within the System of Care Child & Family Team to promote access to a broad, flexible array of effective, evidence-informed services and supports for youth and their families.
- In partnership with youth and their families, develops youth guided and family driven service plans in accordance with the unique needs of each child and family, adhering to a strengths-based, trauma-informed wraparound service planning process.
- Ensures that families and youth are full partners in all aspects of the planning and delivery of their own services.
- Completes intake assessments, reassessments and closing assessments either in the office, within the community, or in clients’ homes, with youth and families to ensure the seamless delivery of mental health related services and supports as requested by family.
- Works with families and the System of Care team to ensure seamless delivery of mental health to youth and their families.
- Follows up with enrolled families on a regular basis to determine how services are going and/or if any changes to referrals and services need to be made.
- Supports SOC initiative through conducting regular community outreach within the community, typically occurring in the evenings and/or on weekends.
- Completes data collection tool requirements in accordance with the agency and SAMHSA, including but not limited to: National Outcome Measures (NOMs), Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ), Child Trauma Screen (CTS), and Results Based Accountability (RBA).
- Utilizes continuous accountability mechanisms to track, monitor, and manage the achievement of support delivery goals; programmatic fidelity to the system of care philosophy; and quality, effectiveness, and outcomes at the child and family level.
- Engages in professional development training opportunities to build knowledge of emerging evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Associates Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field and four years relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
- At least two years relevant experience in traditional and non-traditional youth service setting required.
- Experience working with students with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
- Additional professional development in specialty areas helpful. Ability to adjust to student, staff, and program needs.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401 K Retirement Plan
- 4-Day Workweek (optional)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
System of Care Family Engagement Supervisor
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time System of Care Family Engagement Supervisor position.
The System of Care Family Engagement Supervisor plays an integral role and serves as Key Personnel in the Herkimer County System of Care initiative. The goal of the System of Care is to improve the availability and accessibility of mental health and other support services to all Herkimer County youth in need. Ultimately, improving social, mental and emotional health has proven to have a positive impact on our youths’ academic success and overall wellbeing.
Salary: The annual salary range is $48,000 to $50,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
*Application Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025*Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Directly supervise the Child & Family Team, providing bi-weekly supervisions to each team member.
- Participate as a full member of the SOC (System of Care) Task Force to accomplish goals and objectives of the SOC Expansion and Sustainability Cooperative Agreement.
- Participate as a full member of the SOC (System of Care) Task Force to accomplish goals and objectives of the SOC Expansion and Sustainability Cooperative Agreement.
- Support and facilitate families to be engaged in all aspects of the SOC at all levels, including planning, designing, and implementation of Parent Peer Support groups and a Family Advisory Council.
- Inform the SOC about barriers families may be encountering related to effective engagement, implementation of the SOC services, supports, and/or resources.
- Utilize the agency's electronic health record to enter documentation, data collected, and other pertinent client information.
- Provide training, support, resources, mentoring and any other assistance families may need for fully integrating into the SOC efforts and in leadership roles.
- Develop and/or facilitate opportunities for families to cultivate leadership skills, understand how to participate in decision-making bodies, and empower families to become involved at all levels of the SOC including design, implementation, evaluation, outreach, service delivery and continuous quality improvement.
- Participate in and support family member involvement and sharing of their expertise in training programs, task forces and committees at a local, state and/or national level that enhance the implementation of SOC for families and youth.
- Work collaboratively with SOC Project Director, SOC Planning Team, SOC Task Force to support the development and implementation of a sustainability plan to continue family involvement, leadership and the roles developed as part of the SOC efforts beyond the life of the grant.
- Support SOC initiative through conducting community outreach on a regular basis, typically occurring during evenings and/or on weekends, and take point on coordinating efforts that will draw attention to SOC and help to increase the number of referrals.
- Ensure Child & Family Team data reporting for both Herkimer County and SAMHSA is completed and submitted by quarterly and/or annual deadlines.
- Participate in regular community meetings as assigned, including, but not limited to, Single Point of Access (SPOA), Youth Services Task Force, Suicide Prevention Coalition, Resource Sharing Network, etc.
- Attend annual SAMHSA SOC conference in person, as well as other overnight conferences and trainings when necessary.
- Complete data collection tool requirements in accordance with the agency and SAMHSA, including but not limited to: Family Needs and Strengths (FANS) National Outcome Measures (NOMs), Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Ask Suicide Questions (ASQ), Child Trauma Screen (CTS), and Results Based Accountability (RBA).
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related field preferred, with at least two years relevant experience in traditional and non- traditional youth service settings or community building, leadership experience within a nonprofit setting required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The applicant must: demonstrate ‘lived experience’ as the parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child-serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health, behavioral, and/or addiction needs. The candidate must be willing and able to disclose their lived experience.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 4-Day Workweek (optional)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
SNUG Outreach Worker
SNUG
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill multiple Full-Time SNUG Outreach Worker positions in the agency. (Click here for program information.)
The SNUG Street Outreach program is an evidence-based, violence reduction initiative that treats gun violence as a disease by identifying its causes and interrupting its transmission. There are currently twelve DCJS SNUG Programs across New York State. At each SNUG site, outreach teams of “credible messengers” – individuals who are hired from within the communities in which they work and have backgrounds similar to those with whom they aim to connect – mentor the highest risk youth with an emphasis on conflict mediation and violence prevention.
The SNUG Outreach Worker works to provide the community with a resource that will assist the victims of crime and improve community safety by changing behaviors, attitudes, and social norms related to gun violence. The SNUG Outreach Worker responds to shootings in the targeted community to prevent retaliation and to assist family members of those who have been injured or killed. The SNUG Outreach Worker will support the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
Shift: Tuesday through Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Friday through Saturday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm but may vary based on the needs of the program. (On Call Component)
Annual Salary: $51,000, Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
*Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025*
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Canvas designated zones or other areas that have been identified and assigned by Supervisor.
- Visits high risk participants (must have a minimum of six in person contacts per month) to assist with overcoming any identified obstacles.
- Works with both victims and perpetrators of crime (who are often victims themselves) to provide connections to services.
- Meets with high risk youth involved in the program to set goals with an emphasis on providing educational and job opportunities. Additional services may include connection to substance use treatment, education and college prep, resume building, job readiness skills, anger management groups and positive life skills groups.
- Works with community stakeholders to educate the community about violence.
- Mediates conflicts that could lead to violence in target area.
- Engages the community, religious organizations/clergy, and local businesses through rallies and special events.
- Participates in weekly one on one supervision with management.
- Participates in weekly staff meetings.
- Enters daily log, case notes, and mediations in SNUG database.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have lived experience with background similar to the high risk youth being served by this initiative.
- Preferable that the applicant live in the targeted community and be known to the target population.
- Valid Driver’s License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Clinical Care Coordinator (School Social Worker)
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time School Social Worker / Clinical Care Coordinator position in the Whitesboro Middle/High School. (Click here for program information)
The School Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of quality psycho-social care to students served in a school setting. Will complete comprehensive assessments and implement treatment plan to address the social, emotional and educational needs of students in pursuit of academic success. The Coordinator will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
The annual salary generally ranges between $58,000-$61,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate with school personnel and mental health professionals to assure that the youth’s mental health needs are considered in academic planning.
- Provide supportive consultation services to school personnel as needed, including, classroom observation, peer mediation, school wide events, etc.
- Conducts outreach to engage students and assist families with an understanding of program philosophy and policies.
- Links clients and their families to appropriate resources and services in a timely and coordinated manner.
- Assists the client and family with the development, implementation and monitoring of their individualized plan of care and schedules routine meetings to review, revise and discuss such plans.
- Provide short term counseling to youth and families.
- Complete a psychosocial assessment of identified student and family to include treatment recommendations and service identification.
- Completes all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner as required by ICAN and BOCES.
- Provide trainings to school personnel, parents, and community members on children’s mental health to raise awareness about intervention and treatment.
- Collaborate with existing educational personnel in student’s home district (i.e. prevention workers, social workers, guidance counselors) to plan for timely return to district.
- Maintain statistics for analysis and reporting purposes.
Education/Experience
- Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required.
- NYS Professional License in area of study preferred or may be license eligible upon hire, or 1-3 years of experience as a Clinician, Mental Health Counselor or School Counselor.
- Candidates must have thorough knowledge of services provided, well developed advocacy skills, and a knowledge and understanding of educational supports.
- Experience working with students with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Paid Bereavement Time
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Social Care Network Specialist
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill multiple Full-Time Social Care Network Specialist positions. These positions will be located across various counties including Herkimer County, Montgomery County, Onondaga County and Oneida County.
The Social Care Network (SCN) Specialist will be at the forefront of human-centered care, connecting Medicaid-eligible members to vital non-medical services — from housing and nutrition to transportation and emotional well-being — that can dramatically improve their quality of life. The Specialist will adhere to and promotes the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
Salary: The annual salary range is $43,000 to $45,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience. This is a non-exempt position, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek; Monday- Friday.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Be the First Connection: Serve as the primary contact for Medicaid members, conducting comprehensive assessments using the Unite Us platform to uncover unmet Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN).
- Guide with Purpose: Help members navigate life-changing services that address critical areas like food security, housing stability, and transportation access.
- Coordinate Care Seamlessly: Collaborate with ICAN teams and a statewide network of community-based organizations to ensure smooth service delivery and follow-up care.
- Support Through Change: Re-screen members after major life events and ensure their evolving needs are met.
- Amplify Outcomes: Provide regular reporting to the Director of Preventive Services and participate in case conferencing to track progress and improve coordination.
- Keep Learning: Participate in all required training and agency meetings to stay informed, connected, and empowered in your role.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in social work, health services, or community engagement is required.
- Applicants with lived experience navigating health care and human services is preferred, but not required.
- A Valid NYS Driver's License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 4-Day Workweek (optional)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Behavior Specialist
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill multiple Full-Time, School-Based Behavior Specialist positions.
The Behavior Specialist assists teachers, the clinical coordinator and administrators to work with students’ with severe emotional and behavioral problems to reach their individual educational and therapeutic goals, as well as improve their social interactions within a school community. Organize and implement academic and experiential activities and provide therapeutic support for students in day treatment programs. Promotes the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
Annual Salary: $40,000, Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - Friday, following the school district schedulePlease make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of the treatment plan and the identification and implementation of behavioral rules and consequences.
- Monitors, analyzes, and collaborates with teachers, therapists, other mental health staff and students in developing, implementing and monitoring individual student academic and behavioral progress and goals.
- Monitors student behavior in classroom setting based on information gathered and observed for each assigned student.
- Participates in program development, case management and supervision.
- Assists in setting limits with compassion.
- Directs students to use positive behaviors for success in the classroom and with diverse teaching styles.
- Utilizes appropriate interventions designed to help students practice coping skills, achieve academic success and eventually apply for transition back to “home” school.
- Designs, conducts and/or assists in group activities, including recording progress notes for each group and supervises lunchroom and recess, when assigned.
- Assists Clinicians by sharing information.
- Meets with administrators in determining students individual educational and therapeutic goals.
- Supports building social interactions within a school and local community.
- Adheres to best practices in professional ethics and boundaries.
- Evaluates crisis situations and escalated behaviors and provide appropriate interventions and support.
- Obtains behavior modification by using specific behavior management techniques.
Education/Experience
- Associates Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field and four years relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required with at least two years relevant experience in traditional and non-traditional youth service setting required.
- Additional professional development in specialty areas helpful. Ability to adjust to student, staff, and program needs. Experience working with students with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Adult Care Coordinator
Adult Care Management
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with an emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time Adult Care Coordinator position within the Adult Care Management program (click here for Program information).
The Adult Care Coordinator conducts and schedules assessments, referrals, advocacy and supports, counseling, education of patients and enrollees and care team members assuring the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs without barriers. The Coordinator adheres to and promotes the philosophy and missions of the company by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
Annual Salary: $44,000, Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - Friday*This position will be located in Otsego County, NY and will be considered a remote position, with occasional office time required.*
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for outreach and engagement to formally enroll referred adults into the care management program.
- Conducts assessments, evaluates needs, establishes and maintains care plan and maintains referrals for enrollees. Assures supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts.
- Develops Interim Plan of Care based on preliminary clinical information and assigned level that will identify linkages and services immediately required, based on information received from referral sources if applicable.
- Ensures all initial linkages are established and maintained.
- Collaborates with all services providers and establishes team communication plan.
- Monitors goals on a continuing basis and that team is communicating.
- Monitors that care plan is relevant to health home policies and procedures.
- Consults with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency.
- Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
- Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in human services or mental health field from a four-year college or university.
- At least one year experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
- Valid NYS Drivers License required
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Youth Care Coordinator
Children’s Care Management
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with an emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time Youth Care Coordinator position, within the Children's Health Homes program (click here for Program information.)
The Youth Care Coordinator conducts and schedules assessments, referrals, advocacy and supports, counseling, education of patients and enrollees and care team members assuring the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs without barriers. The Youth Care Coordinator adheres to and promotes the philosophy of the company by performing the duties listed below.
Annual Salary: $44,000, Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - FridayPlease make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for outreach and engagement to formally enroll referred children into the care management program.
- Conducts assessments, evaluates needs, establishes and maintains care plan and maintains referrals for enrollees. Ensures supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts.
- Develops Interim Plan of Care based on preliminary clinical information and assigned level that will identify linkages and services immediately required, based on information received from referral sources if applicable.
- Ensures all initial linkages are established and maintained.
- Collaborates with all services providers and establishes team communication plan.
- Monitors goals on a continuing basis and that team is communicating.
- Monitors and ensures that care plan is relevant to health home policies and procedures.
- Consults with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency.
- Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
- Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in human services or mental health field from a four-year college or university.
- At least two years experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
- Valid NYS Drivers License required
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 4-Day Workweek (optional)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Care Coordinator
Children’s Care Management
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with an emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicant to fill a Full-Time Care Coordinator position in the Town Of Webb Union Free School District (Old Forge), within the Adult and Children's Care Management programs (click here for Program information.)
The Care Coordinator conducts and schedules assessments, referrals, advocacy and supports, counseling, education of patients and enrollees and care team members assuring the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs without barriers. The Coordinator adheres to and promotes the philosophy and missions of the company by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
Annual Salary: $44,000, Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - FridayPlease make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for outreach and engagement to formally enroll referred children and adults into the care management program.
- Conducts assessments, evaluates needs, establishes and maintains care plan and maintains referrals for enrollees. Ensures supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts.
- Develops a Plan of Care based on preliminary clinical information and assigned level that will identify linkages and services immediately required, based on information received from referral sources if applicable.
- Ensures all initial linkages are established and maintained.
- Collaborates with all services providers and establishes team communication plan.
- Monitors goals on a continuing basis and that team is communicating.
- Monitors and ensures that care plan is relevant to health home policies and procedures.
- Consults with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency.
- Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
- Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university, in Human Services, a mental health field or a related field is preferred.
- At least one-year experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
- Valid NYS Drivers License required
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 4-Day Workweek (optional)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Youth ACT Mental Health Professional
Youth ACT
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time Youth ACT Mental Health Professional position.
ICAN’s Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program designed to address the significant mental health needs of youth ages 10 to 21, who are at risk of entering, or returning home from, high end services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, through the use of a multi-disciplinary team.
The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing treatment to children and their families to support identified treatment goals and targeted service interventions. The Licensed Mental Health Professional will address the clinical needs of the children and the complex needs of the entire family unit. Will adhere to and promote the philosophy and mission of the company by performing the following duties.
The annual salary generally ranges between $64,000-$70,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide case contacts, which include home visits. Complete assessments, provide individual/family/group therapy, treatment planning, monitoring and crisis management.
- Address the clinical needs of the children and the complex needs of the entire family unit. Treatment interventions utilized by this team member must be individualized to the child and family, as well as evidence-based.
- Assist with providing therapeutic communication and interactions with youth/families for the purpose of alleviating symptoms or functional limitations associated with a child/youth’s behavioral health diagnosis, reversing or changing maladaptive patterns of behavior, encouraging personal growth and development, and supporting the child/youth’s capacity to achieve age–appropriate developmental milestones.
- Provides crisis response, which includes a rotating on call schedule amongst the ACT team members.
- Participation in daily morning team meetings and bi-weekly supervision.
- They must successfully complete the required ACT Institute trainings as well as obtain and maintain CANS certification
Education/Experience
- Professional License by the New York State Education Department is required and operating within the practitioner’s scope of practice as defined by New York State law. This license includes that of a licensed social worker (LMSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), or licensed creative art therapists (LCAT).
- At least 3-5 years of experience working with children and youth with significant emotional disorders, severe mental, emotional and behavioral impairments (commensurate with RTF or CR level of care), histories of hospitalization, and families with complex, multi-system needs, in crisis, with children in a mental health setting, or related experience.
- Experience with providing evidence-based treatments and familiarity with evidence-based practices is crucial to this role.
- Valid NYS Drivers License required
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 4-Day Workweek (optional)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now -
Play Ambassador, Utica Children's Museum (Part-Time)
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill multiple Part-Time positions for Play Ambassadors with our Children's Museum.
The Play Ambassador position currently relates to Mobile Museum programming which operates year-round and will continue once the new museum is open and operating. A Play Ambassador serves as a facilitator by providing exceptional customer service, implementation of key early childhood education and developmental frameworks, and by ensuring safety practices are maintained in order to foster a fun, playful, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children and families. The Play Ambassador will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
Hourly rate: $16.00-$20.00 /hour
Shift: Hours may vary throughout the week, Evenings and weekends may be required.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for activating exhibits and inspire learning through museum programs, such as arts and crafts, music, drama, physical movement, storytelling and cooperative games.
- Assist with facilitating school visits, summer camps, private events and community outreach with the Mobile Museum.
- Perform unloading and loading of vehicle, set-up and break down of exhibits and activities specific to Mobile Museum programs and events.
- Participate in routine checks, monitor exhibits, reset props, remove unsafe objects, support basic maintenance and cleaning, and report needs to management.
- Proactively engage guests and initiate conversations to provide positive, active engagement of children and families with exhibits and programs.
- Ensure appropriate exhibits and supplies are secured in the vehicle based on each event or location.
- Communicate with management when supplies are needed.
- Ability to calmly and effectively handle emergency situations.
Education/Experience
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
- Experience working with a child/family audience in a customer service environment or similar role (this includes relevant paid and unpaid work/volunteer/community work).
- Course-work in Early Learning or Childhood Development (0-10 years old) a plus.
- Experience working or volunteering with children in an educational or recreation setting.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is required or Reliable Transportation.
Employee Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- NYS Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
- Voluntary Benefits
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now