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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Development 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 Full-Time Development Coordinator position.
The Development Coordinator plays an active role as part of the ICAN Development Team, in building and strengthening relationships with donors, partners, ant the broader community. This position coordinates fundraising, engagement, and outreach activities and works collaboratively with staff and volunteers to advance the organization's mission. The role offers flexibility in responsibilities and opportunities to grow within the nonprofit development and community engagement.
The annual salary generally ranges between $50,000-$55,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - Friday*Application Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026*
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
- Collaborate as part of the development team to help plan and carry out annual fundraising strategies and priorities.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, supporters, and community partners.
- Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgment, and outreach activities.
- Maintain donor information and records to ensure accurate and meaningful engagement.
- Carry out stewardship activities that help donors stay connected to the agency.
- Coordinate elements of individual giving and community fundraising efforts.
- Participate in donor cultivation and solicitation activities.
- Assist with preparing fundraising materials and tracking gifts and commitments.
- Help monitor fundraising progress and contribute to basic reporting and follow up.
- Coordinate community events, gatherings, and engagement activities.
- Manage communication, logistics, and follow-up related to events.
- Engage volunteers and partners involved in events or outreach efforts.
- Help create welcoming, inclusive, and positive experiences for attendees and supporters.
- Carry out fundraising and engagement initiatives in collaboration with the team.
- Coordinate schedules, timelines, and related activities.
- Prepare basic reports, tracking tools, and documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Non-profit Management, or related field such as Communications, Public Relation or Marketing.
- A minimum of three years of development or related experience. Will consider a combination of the above education and experience.
- 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 -
Youth ACT Family Peer Advocate
Youth ACT
Integrative 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 Peer Advocate position, in the Youth ACT Program. (Click here for program information)
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 Family Peer Advocate (FPA) is a unique position that provides support to parents or caregivers who are raising their children with serious mental health concerns as they are personally familiar with associated challenges and available community resources. The FPA brings life experiences and skills to the position to enhance the team effort to deliver assistance to the youth as they explore the goals they would like to achieve, by performing the following duties.
*Application Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026*
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
- As a member of the Youth ACT team, the FPA will educate caregivers about maintaining self-awareness, self-help techniques, symptom management, clarify rehabilitation and teach effective coping strategies based on their own lived experience.
- Deliver interventions and activities that meet needs, build on strengths, and achieve outcomes.
- The peer advocate must maintain consistent, ongoing communication with the entire team. The FPA must successfully complete the required ACT Institute trainings as well as obtain and maintain CANS certification.
- Work with youth on skill building, coaching, engagement, self-advocacy, self-efficacy, empowerment, and community connections and natural supports.
Education/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 to disclose their lived 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.
- Credentialed Family Peer Advocate, preferred. Required to complete the Family Peer Advocate credentialing process within 12 months of hire.
- Valid NYS Driver's 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
- 4 Day Work Week
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 -
Children's Crisis Residence Clinician (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 Clinician position, in our new Children's Crisis Residence Program. (Click here for Program Information.)
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 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.
Salary: The annual salary range is $64,000 to $70,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
35-hour workweek; will include afternoon and evenings during the week while children are in school, and can include weekend hours as needed.
*Application Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026*
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 -
Children's Crisis Residence Clinician (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 Clinician position, in our new Children's Crisis Residence Program. (Click here for program information.)
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 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.
This is an non-exempt position, paid an hourly rate of $31.00- $33.00.
This is a Part-Time position, with up to 20 hours a week; to include afternoon and evenings during the week while children are in school, and can include weekend hours as needed.
*Application Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026*
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
- 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 -
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 - Friday
*Application Deadline: Friday, January 2, 2026*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 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.
- A valid NYS Drivers 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 -
Digital and Communications 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 Full-Time Digital and Communications Coordinator position.
The Digital and Communications Coordinator supports the overall (Marketing and Communications) team's daily operations to plan, create, implement and measure innovative and impactful digital communications to help ICAN reach its strategic goals. This position is responsible for ICAN’s overall digital presence, from both internal and external sources. This role involves content development and planning, as well as the creation and implementation of digital marketing initiatives in collaboration with various teams and team members. It is an opportunity to work creatively, socially, strategically and analytically simultaneously.
The annual salary generally ranges between $50,000-$55,000. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
35-hour workweek, Monday - Friday*Application Deadline: Friday, December 19, 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 with development and execution of teams’ content strategy to establish ICAN’s online presence and brand value.
- Create and publish engaging content, including videos, photos, infographics, and text posts, across social media platforms.
- Curate and repurpose content from existing sources (website/social) as needed.
- Collaborate with designers to ensure high-quality graphics are incorporated into content.
- Build and disseminate monthly email communications for ICAN and associated programs.
- Identify content, build outlines, gather/write/re-purpose content, collaborate with designers, test, obtain approvals, and send communications.
- Monitor and report on email marketing performance.
- Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of ICAN’s social media platforms.
- Maintain content calendars and ensure deadlines are met.
- Coordinate with content creators and teams to align content with strategic goals.
- Explore and launch new social media platforms as necessary.
- Serve as an administrator for all ICAN websites (currently four)
- Update and add news stories, photos, media and other content as needed.
- Regularly review and maintain ICAN’s digital presences across various platforms, including Google Business Pages, travel sites, and community organization and municipal websites, chamber and tourism outlets, etc.
- Elevate brand representation through high-quality written content across all platforms.
- Develop original copy for social media, website, email marketing and other communication channels.
- Coordinate internal interviews and produce written content as needed.
- Proofs marketing materials, website, printer proofs and other written content.
- Proof marketing materials and written content.
- Monitor marketing metrics, extract data and generate reports as necessary.
- Research and manage vendors to support marketing initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for specific internal and external marketing initiatives.
- Collaborate with program teams to ensure alignment of messaging and goals.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Minimum Education of Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media or related field strongly preferred.
- Prior marketing/social media experience of at least one to two years; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Nimble, multi-faceted, creative individual with a strong analytical mindset.
- Social media savvy with an eye for aesthetics and detail.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to adapt to different voices and personas.
- Highly organized, communicative, and responsive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
- Commitment to collaboration and partnership across teams and programs.
- 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 -
Healthy Families Resource and Support Specialist
Healthy Families of Oneida County
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 & Support Specialist position, within our Healthy Families Program.(click here for Program information.)
This position is located in the Rome Office.
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.
The annual salary generally ranges between $40,000- $41,200. This rate is an estimate based on an applicant's skills and experience.
Working hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday for a 35 hour workweek. Must be available occasionally on evening and/or weekends, as needed programmatically.
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).
- Provide interventions/referrals that are family centered and strength based directed at establishing a trusting relationship.
- Maintain 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.
- Establish and maintain personal and programmatic boundaries, while providing supportive services.
- Offer strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonality including value system and behavior norms.
- Maintain confidentiality of all acquired information.
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
- 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
- 4-Day Workweek (optional)
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 multiple Full-Time Community Based Support Specialist positions, 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.
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 -
Preventive Worker
Kids Herkimer
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 Kids Herkimer Preventive Worker position. (Click here for program information)
The Kids Herkimer Preventive Worker provides social work services for individuals and families, including children, to assist them with their economic, social and environmental difficulties and does related work as required. The work is performed under supervision with in-service training provided. The Preventive Worker, in consultation with the supervising worker, formulates and carries out plans to meet the individual needs of the cases assigned. The Preventive Worker adheres to and promotes the philosophy and missions of the company by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
The annual salary generally ranges between $44,000-$46,000. The 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 - 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
- Formulates and carries out plans to meet the needs of the individual or family.
- Provides counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase their own capacity and confidence in their ability to handle problems.
- Studies the background and need for care of children referred, securing information from the child, the family, relatives, schools, churches, family courts and other agencies.
- When foster care is necessary, determines whether the child’s needs can best be met in an institution or a foster family home.
- Plans with parents and relatives for the care of the children and reestablishment of the home.
- Establishes a relationship with individuals and families, to persuade them to avail themselves of recommended social services.
- Identifies the need for services, through in-depth discussions with clients.
- Maintains liaison with various agencies to which individuals and families can be referred for services.
- Works closely with other staff personnel, such as homemakers, in carrying out the plan for services.
- Reviews existing case records for available information, for use in formulating a plan of treatment.
- Periodically reviews cases, to determine changes in the individual or family’s situations affecting need for services.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of Federal, State and local public welfare laws and programs; ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with people; resourcefulness; sensitivity to the reactions of others; good powers of observation and analysis; initiative; tact; emotional maturity; good judgement; physical condition commensurate with the requirement of the job.
- Minimum of two years relevant experience in traditional and non-traditional youth service setting.
- 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
- 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.
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 -
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).
This position will be fully remote or hybrid, for Otsego County only.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
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
- 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 -
Adult Care Coordinator (Oneida County)
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). This position is for Oneida County, NY.
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 - 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 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 -
Case Planner
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 Case Planner positions.
The Case Planner provides direct support and intensive preventive case planning for children and families involved with Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services (OCDFCS), who may be at risk of being placed into foster care. This role utilizes a strength-based wraparound approach that involves assessing client/family needs, linking families to appropriate services, developing and monitoring individualized plans of care, and ensuring compliance with all OCDFCS, state, and federal regulations. The Case Planner acts as a liaison between families, OCDFCS, service providers, and the community, and promotes the safety, well-being, and stability of children and families. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and community engagement skills to help families achieve positive outcomes in alignment with agency philosophy and regulatory requirements.
The annual salary generally ranges between $44,000-$47,000. 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
- Support permanency planning efforts by working collaboratively with families, agency personnel and OCDFCS to prevent foster care placement, expedite safe reunification when placement occurs, and reduce the likelihood of re-entry into care.
- Conduct outreach to engage referred clients and families, assisting them in understanding agency philosophy, policies, and services.
- Maintain a caseload of 10-15 families, providing strength-based, family-centered, and culturally competent care and quality service to each family.
- Link clients and families to appropriate resources and services in a timely, coordinated manner. Maintain routine follow-up on linkages and referrals made.
- Review, create, and update service plans in collaboration with families, supervisors, and OCDFCS; submit revisions for approval prior to implementation.
- Schedules routine review meetings to update and discuss progress.
- Schedule and facilitate monthly team meetings with families, service providers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct at least 2 contacts per month (one home visit and one face-to-face contact) with each child/family on caseload.
- Serve as a liaison between client/family, OCDFCS, agency personnel, and community service providers as needed.
- Identify and utilize formal and informal community supports and networks to meet client/family needs.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and comprehensive client files in accordance with OCDFCS, ICAN, state and federal regulations.
- Attend all required meetings, court appearances, and conduct face-to-face client contacts as required.
- Participate in agency in-services, workshops, and seminars as required.
- Report incidents promptly and engage in quality improvement initiatives as directed by the supervisor.
- Travel within the county to meet clients in their homes, schools, or other relevant settings.
- Trainings as necessary and scheduled.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field;
- Plus at least one year of experience working with youth and their families.
- Experience working in child welfare setting preferred.
- 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 -
Family Support Specialist
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 Family Support Specialist position in the Case Planning Program.
The Family Support Specialist provides direct support to families involved in the child welfare system in Oneida County. This role is responsible for facilitating evidence-based parenting courses, leading parent support groups, providing direct support to parents/guardians, assisting Preventive Case Planners in the field as needed, and providing supervised visitation coverage. The Family Support Specialist works in partnership with families, agency staff, Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services (OCDFCS), and community providers to strengthen parenting skills, promote child safety and well-being, and support family stability.
Annual Salary: $42,000, Non-Exempt, paid at an hourly rate.
Working hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday for a 35-hour workweek. Must be available occasionally on evening and/or weekends, as needed programmatically.
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
- Facilitate evidence-based parenting education programs (such as Nurturing Parenting Program, Active Parenting, Incredible Years, etc.) for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-18 involved in the child welfare system.
- Lead parent support groups that promote peer connection, learning, growth, and support.
- Provide 1:1 support to Preventive Case Planners in the field, including supporting parents with skill-building, coaching, and access to resources. Typically, through in-home visits and/or at other locations (school, community agencies, etc.)
- Deliver strengths-based, culturally responsive services that engage families as active partners in the change process.
- Assist Case Planners as needed to support family engagement.
- Coordinate and complete intakes for clients/families referred to ICAN by Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services for supervised visitation.
- Cover supervised visitation sessions as needed, ensuring safe, structured, and supportive environments for children and families.
- Administer evidence-based pre and post Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI) assessments for clients/families in both supervised visitations and parenting education programs to measure changes in parent and child rearing attitudes.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation in accordance with agency policies and contract/regulatory requirements.
- Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and training to support professional growth and program quality.
- Work collaboratively with families, agency colleagues and community partners to coordinate services and supports.
- Attend all required meetings, court appearances, and trainings as required.
- Become credentialed as a Family Peer Advocate, if eligible, within 6 months of hire.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child who has been involved in child welfare, behavioral health, mental health, juvenile justice, or similar systems, preferred.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Experience working with families, preferably in child welfare, parenting education, and/or family support services. Knowledge of child development, parenting strategies, and family dynamics.
- Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends to meet family needs.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 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 -
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 -
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