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.

  • Evelyn's House Residence Counselor (Full-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 a Full Time Residence Counselor position at Evelyn’s House. (Click here for Program Information.)

    The annual salary generally ranges between $36,400-$41,800. This range is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.

    Shift: Monday - Friday, 2pm to 10pm

     

    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 residents with guidance related to program expectations and ensures safety of mothers and children.
    • Works closely with the Program Coordinator and Service Coordinator to ensure all program needs are met.
    • 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 Resident's Handbook.
    • Provides direct service to the residents of Evelyn's House including assisting residents in reaching individual and program goals and coordinating or leading individual and group sessions for residents while providing guidance and empowerment.
    • Will be responsible for preparing dinner for residents and their children. Ensuring that the house is neat and orderly, disinfecting common areas throughout the house.
    • Attends agency trainings, meetings and activities as directed.
    • Communicates regularly with the Housing Manager, Program Coordinator and Service Coordinator.
    • Oversees residents as they self-dispense medication as needed.
    • Responsible for the afterhours on-call rotation.
    • 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 Housing Manager.
    • Provides individualized direct services for residents of Evelyn's House and documents into our electric record database.
    • Makes referrals and advocates to ensure that all residents receive the necessary services.
    • Additional services may be assigned on an as needed basis.

    Education/Experience

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); experience and/or training in the areas of residential living, transitional youth or human service; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • 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
    • 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.
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