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 (Part-Time/Per Diem)

    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, Per Diem Residence Counselor positions at Evelyn’s House. (Click here for Program Information.)

    The Part Time, Per Diem 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.

    Shifts for this position vary between evening, weekend and overnight shifts.

    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
    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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