Career Opportunities

ICAN offers a variety of career opportunities for individuals to work with children and their families in a field that is rewarding, challenging and dynamic.

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.

  • Director of Integrated Initiatives

    ICAN Utica City School District System of Care (UCSD SOC)

    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 Director of Integrated School Initiatives position within UCSD System of Care Program.

    The Director of Integrated School Initiatives will lead ICAN’s comprehensive System of Care (SOC) initiative within the Utica City School District (UCSD). This position is responsible for the overall design, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of integrated school-based services that support the academic, behavioral, social, and emotional well-being of students. The Director serves as the primary liaison between ICAN and UCSD, ensuring effective collaboration among school personnel, community partners, and ICAN staff.

    This is an exempt position. The salary range for this position is $75,000- $80,000, with the final offer based on education, experience, and job-related qualifications. 

    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 leadership, development, implementation, and oversight of the UCSD System of Care (SOC) initiative and all associated program components.
    • Oversee the development and delivery of comprehensive special education support services, including Behavioral Support Specialists, Clinical Care Coordinators, and Psychiatric Supports.
    • Supervise and support behavioral intervention services delivered throughout UCSD buildings by Student Engagement Specialists and Peer Advocates.
    • Oversee the Professional Training, Education, and Development Department, including training initiatives for staff, students, families, and community stakeholders.
    • Facilitate and oversee the UCSD System of Care team to ensure effective communication, collaboration, coordination, and identification of service gaps among school and community-based partners.
    • Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, and support to Program Managers responsible for the various program components.
    • Collaborate closely with UCSD administration to ensure successful implementation, ongoing communication, and continuous enhancement of the System of Care model.
    • Work collaboratively with other ICAN Directors and leadership staff to promote cross-program integration and facilitate access to ICAN services within UCSD as appropriate.
    • Collect, analyze, monitor, and report program outcome data to support data-driven decision-making and achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
    • Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of program budgets and fiscal resources.
    • Identify emerging student, family, and school needs and develop innovative programming and service solutions to address those needs.
    • Attend meetings, committees, and community collaborations as required.
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with school district personnel, community partners, funding agencies, and stakeholders.
    • Promote the agency’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to high-quality services.
    • Travel within the service area and throughout New York State as required.
    • Additional duties may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

    Education/Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
    • At least five (5) years relevant experience designing, developing and implementing innovative programming as well as supervision staff and/or leading a team.
    • Additional professional development in specialty areas helpful. Ability to adjust to student, staff, and program needs.
    • Experience working in Behavioral or Mental Health field preferred.
    • Ability to obtain certification in various training models such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and/or other EBP as identified.
    • Ability to obtain certification in various training models such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and/or other EBP as identified.

    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
    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.
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