Career Opportunities
Explore opportunities here if you are interested in joining our team in helping to keep families together. We strive to provide our employees with an experience that is enjoyable, supportive and rewarding in many ways.
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Family and Community Based Services Specialist
Child and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)
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 Family and Community Based Services Specialist position in the Child and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program (Click here for program information).
A Family and Community Based Services Specialist oversees all activities related to the quality assurance and implementation of home and community based services and care management services for youth and adults enrolled in Health Home Services. This position adheres to and promotes the philosophy and missions of the company by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
The annual salary range is $40,000 to $42,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
This is a non-exempt position, paid at an hourly rate.
*Application Deadline: Friday April 4, 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
- Conducts outreach to community partners and Managed Care Organizations to manage community-based services.
- Works as the liaison between ICAN and care management agencies to ensure that services are provided to clients as deemed appropriate and authorized; on an as needed basis.
- Links clients to community service providers to perform approved Medicaid managed care services.
- Collaborates with the Director of IPA Operations to ensure the quality of community based service provider services in our region.
- Works in conjunction with care management to ensure continuity of care.
- Assists care management staff with compliance in electronic health records utilized by designated health homes.
- Manages all components of community-based services within the ICAN electronic health record.
- Assists / serves as support to other children’s Medicaid billable services.
- Works with the finance department to ensure billing quality.
- Acts as a liaison between client and family, agency personnel and other service providers as necessary and appropriate.
- Ensures frequent collaboration with managed care organizations to obtain authorizations for identified services.
- Identifies and utilizes both formal and informal community supports and networks.
- Attends community-based meetings with the Program Manager for collaboration with other organizations and services.
- Attends agency in-services, workshops and seminars as required.
- Participates in the agency’s utilization review, incident reporting and quality improvement program as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
- May need to carry a small caseload for service delivery to families.
- Performs day to day office operation duties as assigned
- Ability to complete intakes and assist with the necessary paperwork for potential enrollees
- Assist with screening for appropriateness for services prior to enrollment
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) in Human Services, business or comparable field from four-year College or University.
- At least two years related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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 -
Community Based Support Specialist
SPIN
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 Community Based Support Specialist position, in our CFTSS and SPIN Programs (click here for program information).
The Community Based Support Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides direct services to children and families engaged by ICAN. The wraparound service provider makes service decisions in a variety of settings including biological, pre-adoptive, and/or foster homes, schools, and communities to meet the needs and preferences of the children and families. They are expected to promote the philosophy and mission of the agency through the following (but not limited to) roles:
● Family Skills Training
● Curfew Checks
● Rise and Shine Services
● Crisis Avoidance
● Psychosocial Rehabilitation
● Rehabilitative Psychoeducation
● Strength Based Service Planning
● Daily Living Skills/Community Integration TreatmentThe annual salary range is $40,000 to $42,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
This is a non-exempt position and is paid at an hourly rate.
*Application Deadline: Friday April 4, 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
- Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for the participant within the context of their living environment and community.
- Successfully complete any/all required trainings (general orientation and service specific) within established timeframes.
- Adhere to all agency policies including confidentiality, attendance, and cultural sensitivity.
- Provide any/all services assigned in the active service plan. Including completion of annual and ongoing functional assessments.
- Attend any/all scheduled team meetings with the Participant and providers and/or with any other individuals involved in the planning and care.
- Remain in contact with participant, natural support and service coordinator and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Act as a liaison between client and family, agency personnel and other service providers as necessary and appropriate.
- Participate in the agency’s utilization review, incident reporting and quality improvement program as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
- Work directly with participants to provide assistance with learning skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, home maintenance, pre-vocational training, cognitive remediation, problem solving, and development of functional compensation strategies, medication management, and self-care skills.
- Work flexible hours as dictated by service need including working weekends, evenings, and split shifts as required.
- Travel is required in order to provide services in multiple settings including, but not limited to family homes, local schools, community programs, and places of employment.
Education/Experience
- Preferred: Associate’s 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, Human Services or related field required.
- Additional professional development in specialty areas helpful. Ability to adjust to children, staff, and program needs.
- Experience working with children with severe emotional and behavioral problems required.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 4-Day Workweek (optional)
- 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 -
Cleaning Staff (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 a Part-Time Cleaning Staff position. This position will be assigned to the Utica Children's Museum.
The Cleaning Staff plays a key role in ensuring and being responsible for meeting a high standard of performance for the cleanliness of the agency’s facilities; through assigned routine daily cleaning activities.
Shift: This is a part-time position, covering weekends at the Utica Children's Museum.
This is an non-exempt position, paid an hourly rate of $18.00.*Application Deadline: Friday March 28, 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
- Perform cleaning functions on a daily basis and as needed, including cleaning all offices, emptying of garbage containers, cleaning break rooms and kitchens, sweeping and mopping floors, dusting and cleaning glass surfaces, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms and other areas as assigned.
- Meet with the Facilities Manager on a regular basis to review the status of ongoing department activities and facility needs.
- Identify various facility needs and share concerns with the supervisor, including the needs of supplies on an as needed basis.
- Maintain open lines of communication regarding job activities, locations, etc.
- Use/wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times per safety guidelines. Observe safe work practices at all times with chemicals, equipment, etc.
- Use safety signs and any needed precautionary methods to assure safe standards.
- Cleaning staff may be assigned to other agency worksites to serve as backup or in regular rotation of shifts.
Education/Experience
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A High School Diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of experience and training required.
- Valid New York State driver's license
- Facility/Building Cleaning experience strongly preferred
Employee Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- NYS Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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 -
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 positions within the Little Falls 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 March 28, 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 -
Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
Children's Crisis Residence
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 Registered Nurse position, in our new Children's Crisis Residence Program.
The Children's Crisis Residence is a short-term, therapeutic residential program designed to support youth ages 10-17 experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health crises. The residence provides a structured, safe environment where children receive individualized care, including crisis intervention, counseling, and daily living support. The goal is to stabilize the child, address immediate mental health needs, and prepare them for a successful transition back to their home or to a long-term care setting. The program works collaboratively with families and mental health professionals to ensure continuity of care and long-term stability.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing treatment to children and their families to support identified treatment goals and targeted service interventions.
Salary: The annual salary range is $67,000 to $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
- Complete medical-related assessments, documentation, consents, treatment planning, and crisis management.
- Engage youth and assist families with an understanding of agency philosophy and policies.
- Address the medical needs of the children and follow up with health-related needs for the youth within the children’s respite.Address the medical needs of the children and follow up with health-related needs for the youth within the children’s respite.
- Coordinate the continuation of care with outside medical professionals (i.e. medical appointments, physicians’ orders, specialists, or other medical-related duties).
- Consistently demonstrates a strength-based approach and Trauma Informed Care.
- Provide oversight for all medical and medication needs.
- Provide 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 developmental milestones.
- Provide crisis response, which includes rotating on-call schedules among the Director and Supervising Clinician. On-call will occur when the needs of a child, or a group of children, exceed the capacity of the staff present on site.
- Participation in team meetings and bi-weekly supervision.
- Adhere to the ICAN agency policy/procedure.
- Attends agency in-services, workshops and seminars as required.
- Participate in training sessions and stay current with training updates as required.
- Completes all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner.
- This position will share an on-call rotation with the Program Director and Program Manager.
- Additional duties may be assigned on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Individuals must be 21 years of age or older.
- At least 1-3 years of nursing experience, preferably within a behavioral health setting.
- Must be a NYS Licensed Registered Nurse.
- All staff must be cleared with the New York State Central Registry, New York State Justice Center, and complete a background check/fingering printing in accordance with 14 NYCRR Part 550 regarding criminal background checks, and NYS Social Services Law Section 424 regarding the child abuse and neglect registry.
- Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation 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 -
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 Drover'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 -
Healthy Families Resource and Support Specialist
Healthy Families of Montgomery and Schoharie Counties
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 Resource and Support Specialist, within the Healthy Families Montgomery & Schoharie Counties Program (click here for Program information.)
This position is based in Montgomery and Schoharie Counties.
A Healthy Families Resource and Support Specialist identifies, recruits and interviews families to assess health and social service needs of families and children to determine their level of risk. Conducts outreach and in-home recruitment, in addition to home visiting activities for expecting and new parents. The Healthy Families Resource and Support Specialist does so by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
Annual Salary: $40,000. This is a non-exempt position and paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - Friday. With flexibility to meet program needs (Some evenings and weekends may be necessary)
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
- The HF Resource and Support Specialist identifies, recruits and interviews families in their home to determine level of risk, obtaining informed consent from the family and referring families to appropriate resources (including home visiting services).
- Provides interventions/referrals that are family centered and strength based directed at establishing a trusting relationship.
- Maintains a caseload and conduct regular home visits with families to assist them in strengthening their parent-child relationship.
- Assist parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment, improving the family support system and increasing the family’s ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children.
- Assures that all records are accurate and up-to-date. HFRSS will utilize a computer and other office equipment to gather, record, retrieve, collate, copy, and disseminate information.
- Attends center meetings, case reviews, staff meetings, parent meetings, in-services, tabling events, supervisions, and other meetings/trainings as directed.
- Responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for accomplishment of these goals.
- Responsible for assessing realistic short term and long-term goals for normal growth and development of target children.
- Responsible for working flexible hours to meet the needs of working families and availability for emergency situations.
- Establishes and maintains personal and programmatic boundaries, while providing supportive services.
- Offers strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonality including value system and behavior norms.
- Maintains confidentiality of all acquired information.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- A high school diploma/GED with experience working with, or assisting, at-risk children and families in a community setting.
- Knowledge of infant and child development is preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation 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 -
Peer Support Specialist
HARP 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 Peer Support Specialist position in the HARP Services program (Click here for program information).
The Peer Support Specialist works as part of multidisciplinary team and provides support and assistance through advocacy and family support. Brings life knowledge and skills to the position to enhance the team effort to deliver assistance to the family as they explore the goals they would like to achieve, by performing the following duties.
This position is based in and will cover Schoharie and Montgomery Counties. This is a remote/hybrid position.Annual Salary: $20.00 per hour, 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
- Encourages family participation in appropriate services, models effective parenting skills, and provides outreach to ensure that families served will not escalate to high-risk cases.
- Ensures that the identified family drives the wraparound process and wraparound plan, and promotes communication with team members regarding negative experiences in accordance with company handbook.
- Responsible for assisting families with engaging in the enrollment process by utilizing knowledge of schools, communities, service providers and other outside service providers that may be beneficial in empowering families.
- Assists families with understanding the mandates and perspectives of the other members of the team, and works with families on delivering concerns or other messages clearly and with the desired impact.
- Informs families about support, services and additional resources in their community that may provide additional support.
- Draws on his/her own experience of raising a child with emotional or behavioral issues as they work with the family and the team to discover the family’s values and priorities.
- Customizes their plan with families to ensure that the family’s needs are being met.
- Works with families on discovering their strengths as well as their child’s strengths.
- Attend overnight conferences/trainings when necessary.
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.
- 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
- Credentialed Family Peer Advocate, preferred. Required to complete the Family Peer Advocate credentialing process within 12 months of hire.
- A 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
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
- 4-Day Work Week Available
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 -
Homeless Family Case Manager
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 multiple Full-Time Homeless Family Case Manager positions within the Homeless Family Case Management program.
The Homeless Family Case Manager will deliver the most comprehensive array of case management services to families experiencing homelessness. Utilizing a Housing First and person-centered approach, the Case Manager will provide individualized service planning tailored to each family’s unique strengths and needs by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
Annual Salary: $47,000, 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
- Deliver intensive, person-centered case management services, including connection to healthcare, transportation, food resources, and community-based services.
- Conduct weekly visits with families until stabilization is achieved, reducing frequency as stability improves.
- Conduct intake and in-depth assessments using validated tools, such as the VI-SPDAT and assist families in securing and maintain permanent housing.
- Assist clients in securing and maintaining state and federal benefits such as Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP, unemployment, and financial aid as well as educating clients on maintaining benefit eligibility.
- Support clients in creating and implementing employment plans, in collaboration with Oneida County Employment Services. Provide job readiness support, including resume development, interview preparation, and access to training programs.
- Identify unmet treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager to evaluate assessment results and guide case planning.
- Provide direct support, including accompanying clients to appointments and managing required documentation.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management or human services required.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is requried.
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 -
Supervising Clinician
Children's Crisis Residence
*Signing Bonus of $5,000 available for this Position*
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 Supervising Clinician position, in our new Children's Crisis Residence Program.
The Children's Crisis Residence is a short-term, therapeutic residential program designed to support youth ages 10-17 experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health crises. The residence provides a structured, safe environment where children receive individualized care, including crisis intervention, counseling, and daily living support. The goal is to stabilize the child, address immediate mental health needs, and prepare them for a successful transition back to their home or to a long-term care setting. The program works collaboratively with families and mental health professionals to ensure continuity of care and long-term stability.
The Supervising Clinician is responsible for providing treatment to children and their families to support identified treatment goals and targeted service interventions. The Clinician will address the clinical needs of the children and the complex needs of the entire family unit.
The annual salary range is $65,000 to $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
- Complete assessments, and documentation, provide individual/family/group therapy, treatment planning, servicing 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, and Trauma-Informed.
- Link the youth and their families to necessary resources and services in a timely and coordinated manner.
- Consistently demonstrates a strength-based approach and Trauma Informed Care.
- 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 developmental milestones.
- Provide crisis response, which includes a rotating on-call schedule among the Director and Nurse. On-call will occur when the needs of a child, or a group of children, exceed the capacity of the staff present on site.
- Ensure outreach efforts to support families in their service provisions.
- Coordinate treatment team meetings for the youth and their families.
- Engage youth and assist families with an understanding of agency philosophy and policies.
- Participate in training sessions and stay current with training updates as required.
- Attends agency in-services, workshops and seminars as required.
- Participates in bi-weekly supervision.
- Completes all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner.
- This position will share an on-call rotation with the Program Director and Program Manager.
- Additional duties may be required, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Individuals must be 21 years of age or older.
- Professional License by the New York State Education Department is required and operates 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 Clinical Social Work (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), or licensed creative art therapist (LCAT).
- At least 3-5 years of experience working with children and youth with significant emotional disorders, severe mental, emotional, and behavioral impairments 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.
- All staff must be cleared with the New York State Central Registry, New York State Justice Center, and complete a background check/fingering printing in accordance with 14 NYCRR Part 550 regarding criminal background checks, and NYS Social Services Law Section 424 regarding the child abuse and neglect registry.
- Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation 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 -
System of Care Community Based Support 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 a Full Time Herkimer System of Care Community Based Support Specialist position.
The Community Based Support Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides direct services to children and families engaged by ICAN and the Herkimer System of Care initiative. The wraparound service provider makes service decisions in a variety of settings including biological, pre-adoptive, and/or foster homes, schools, and communities to meet the needs and preferences of the children and families. They are expected to promote the philosophy and mission of the agency through the following duties and responsibilities.
*This position is a hybrid-remote position with in-office location in Herkimer NY*
The annual salary generally ranges between $40,000-$44,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, evenings and weekends often necessary to meet duties of this position
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
- Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for the participant within the context of their living environment and community.
- Successfully complete any/all required trainings (general orientation and service specific) within established timeframes.
- Adhere to all agency policies including confidentiality, attendance, and cultural sensitivity.
- Provide any/all services assigned in the active service plan. Including completion of annual and ongoing functional assessments.
- Attend any/all scheduled team meetings with the Participant and providers and/or with any other individuals involved in the planning and care.
- Remain in contact with participant, natural support, support coordinator and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Act as a liaison between client and family, agency personnel and other service providers as necessary and appropriate.
- Complete all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner as required by the waivers, RRDS, DOH, ICAN, and SAMHSA regulations.
- Participate in the agency’s utilization review, incident reporting and quality improvement program as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
- Work directly with participants to provide assistance with learning skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, home maintenance, pre-vocational training, cognitive remediation, problem solving, and development of functional compensation strategies, medication management, and self-care skills.
- Work flexible hours as dictated by service need including working weekends, evenings, and split shifts as required.
- Travel is required in order to provide services in multiple settings including, but not limited to family homes, local schools, community programs, and places of employment.
Education/Experience
- Associate’s 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, Human Services or related field is required
- At least two years relevant experience in traditional and non-traditional youth service setting required
- Experience working with children 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
- 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
*Signing Bonus of $5,000 available for this Position*
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 -
Residence Counselor (Part-Time)
Children's Crisis Residence
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 Residence Counselor positions, in our new Children's Crisis Residence Program.
The Children's Crisis Residence is a short-term, therapeutic residential program designed to support youth ages 10-17 experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health crises. The residence provides a structured, safe environment where children receive individualized care, including crisis intervention, counseling, and daily living support. The goal is to stabilize the child, address immediate mental health needs, and prepare them for a successful transition back to their home or to a long-term care setting. The program works collaboratively with families and mental health professionals to ensure continuity of care and long-term stability.
The Residence Counselor is responsible for providing treatment to children and their families to support identified treatment goals and targeted service interventions.
Shift:
This is a Part-Time position and the schedule may vary, depending on the needs of the program. Staff may be required to work differential shifts as a relief or rotation. Flexibility will be required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.This is an non-exempt position, paid an hourly rate of $20.00.
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 direct care, supervision, and support to children during their stay in the crisis residence.
- Assist with the daily functioning of the residence, including implementing structured routines, providing emotional support, and facilitating therapeutic activities.
- Work collaboratively with mental health professionals, including therapists, social workers, and healthcare providers, to create and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Help manage crises using approved behavioral intervention techniques, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.
- Support children in developing coping strategies, life skills, and emotional regulation techniques.
- Communicate regularly with families and caregivers, providing updates and supporting the child’s transition plan.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all care activities and interactions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Regularly participate in staff meetings and supervision.
- Attend agency in-services, workshops and seminars as required.
- Participate in training sessions and stay current with training updates as required.
- Additional duties may be required, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Individuals must be 21 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent. Related experience and/or training in the areas of residential living, transitional youth, or human services; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with children, particularly those in crisis or with behavioral health needs, is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Willingness to complete required training in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- All staff must be cleared with the New York State Central Registry, New York State Justice Center, and complete a background check/fingering printing in accordance with 14 NYCRR Part 550 regarding criminal background checks, and NYS Social Services Law Section 424 regarding the child abuse and neglect registry.
- Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
Employee Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- NYS Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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 -
Evelyn's House Residence Counselor (Part-Time)
Evelyn's House
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 Residence Counselor positions at Evelyn’s House. (Click here for Program Information.)
The Residence Counselor works a variable part-time schedule, to be paid per hour, except during overnight shifts where a flat stipend is paid during sleep time. The Residence Counselor provides direct services for residents of Evelyn’s House by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
Shift: Hours for this position vary between evening, weekend and overnight shifts.
Rate: This is an non-exempt position, paid an hourly rate $20.00.
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 working assigned evenings and weekends.
- Monitors resident’s activity to ensure safety of mothers and children.
- Provides residents with guidance related to household chores and caring for their children.
- Documents specific observations of residents which include using the sign in log to monitor the residents leaving and returning to the house and their compliance with curfews, ensuring residents complete household chores, ensuring residents are properly caring for their children, and that they are complying with all house rules as described in the residents handbook.
- Attend agency trainings, meetings and activities as directed.
- Communicate regularly with the Program Manager and the Service Coordinator for supervision.
- Overnight shifts may be required.
- Responsible for working assigned evenings and weekends
- Maintains professional communication with residents.
- Provides general supervision of all house activity and enforces house rules during the work shift.
- Drives residents regularly within the county as directed by the program manager.
- Provides individualized direct services for residents of Evelyn’s House.
- Responsible for developing an individual service plan with each resident.
- Responsible for meeting individually with each participant at a minimum of one time per week.
- Responsible for maintaining individual files for residents that will hold documentation regarding needs, challenges and achievements.
- Assists residents in achieving individual goals by providing guidance and empowerment.
- Ensures that all residents receive all community based services by advocating and making necessary referrals.
- Provides transportation as needed for residents and children when public transportation cannot be accessed.
- Works closely with Program Manager to ensure all program needs are met.
- Works with the Program Manager to coordinate group meetings and education sessions.
- Assists with preparing the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Progress Reports and New York State Quarterly and Final Reports.
- Assists the program director by training and supporting staff and volunteers.
- Meets daily with the Evelyn’s House Program Manager.
Education/Experience
- Experience working with young mothers and young children.
- Valid Driver’s License required for position.
Employee Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity Awards
- NYS Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Benefit
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 -
Elevate CNY Sports Team Member (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 Sports Team Member positions at our Elevate CNY Sports Complex in Westmoreland, NY. (Click here for the Elevate CNY website.)
The Sports Team Member is a part-time, entry level position that provides skilled duties associated with the operation and maintenance of athletic fields and facilities, field preparation and coordination of activities. They are responsible for being part of a team that will work to address the social, emotional and behavioral health needs of ICAN clients in pursuit of true wraparound supports. They will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
Shifts: We are looking to fill multiple evening/weekend shifts.
Pay Range: $16.00-$19.00, paid at an hourly-rate.
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
- Prepares initial layout or set-up of athletic fields and maintains fields according to specifications of scheduled events, including football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
- Performs daily field preparation for field activities, litter cleanup, restroom cleanup, facility cleaning and transporting and proper storage of equipment.
- Monitors grounds, facilities, and buildings on a daily basis, looking for safety concerns and maintenance needs. Completes damage report and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
- Assists ICAN team members to help link clients and their families to appropriate resources and services in a timely and coordinated manner both within the facility and within the agency
- Completes all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner as required by ICAN.
- Maintain statistics for analysis and reporting purposes.
- Assists with additional duties as required by the program, as needed.
- Able to book and maintain rentals, and other bookings.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as-needed basis.
Education/Experience
- There is no educational requirement for this position. Candidates must have strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, a thorough knowledge of services provided, well developed advocacy skills, and a knowledge and understanding of sports and recreational programming.
- Experience working with clients with severe emotional and behavioral problems preferred, but not required.
- This is a part-time, non-exempt position; will include evening and/or weekend hours to meet the needs of programming and operations.
Employee Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- NYS Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
- Tuition Assistance Program
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 -
Registered Nurse (Part-Time)
Children's Crisis Residence
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 Part-Time Registered Nurse position, in our new Children's Crisis Residence Program.
The Children's Crisis Residence is a short-term, therapeutic residential program designed to support youth ages 10-17 experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health crises. The residence provides a structured, safe environment where children receive individualized care, including crisis intervention, counseling, and daily living support. The goal is to stabilize the child, address immediate mental health needs, and prepare them for a successful transition back to their home or to a long-term care setting. The program works collaboratively with families and mental health professionals to ensure continuity of care and long-term stability.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing treatment to children and their families to support identified treatment goals and targeted service interventions.
The hourly rate is $37.00 to $40.00 per/hour. 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
- Complete medical-related assessments, documentation, consents, treatment planning, and crisis management.
- Engage youth and assist families with an understanding of agency philosophy and policies.
- Address the medical needs of the children and follow up with health-related needs for the youth within the children’s respite.
- Coordinate the continuation of care with outside medical professionals (i.e. medical appointments, physicians’ orders, specialists, or other medical-related duties).
- Consistently demonstrates a strength-based approach and Trauma Informed Care.
- Provide oversight for all medical and medication needs.
- Provide 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 developmental milestones.
- Provide crisis response, which includes rotating on-call schedules among the Director and Supervising Clinician. On-call will occur when the needs of a child, or a group of children, exceed the capacity of the staff present on site.
- Participation in team meetings and bi-weekly supervision.
- Adhere to the ICAN agency policy/procedure.
- Attends agency in-services, workshops and seminars as required.
- Participate in training sessions and stay current with training updates as required.
- Completes all required documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner.
- This position will share an on-call rotation with the Program Director and Program Manager.
- Additional duties may be assigned on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Individuals must be 21 years of age or older.
- At least 1-3 years of nursing experience, preferably within a behavioral health setting.
- Must be a NYS Licensed Registered Nurse.
- All staff must be cleared with the New York State Central Registry, New York State Justice Center, and complete a background check/fingering printing in accordance with 14 NYCRR Part 550 regarding criminal background checks, and NYS Social Services Law Section 424 regarding the child abuse and neglect registry.
- Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
Employee Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity Awards
- NYS Sick Leave
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