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.

  • Youth Empowerment Specialist (Part-Time)

    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 multiple Part-Time Youth Empowerment Specialist positions in the Utica City School Services program. (Click here for program information)

    The Youth Empowerment Specialist role provides an exciting opportunity to work directly with students in a safe, enriching, and supportive environment. The Youth Empowerment Specialist is designed to enhance students' social, emotional, academic, and physical development, providing them with opportunities. The Specialist will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties and responsibilities.

    Shift: After School Hours only from 2:45 pm - 6:15 pm, Monday - Thursday. 

    The hourly rate for this position ranges from $18.00-$25.00. 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

    • Supervise and engage with students in a safe, positive, and respectful manner
    • Assist students with homework and academic tasks, providing individualized support when needed.
    • Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages participation and learning.
    • Manage student behavior by implementing positive discipline strategies and maintaining a calm, structured atmosphere.
    • Support students in developing social-emotional skills, such as empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation.
    • Facilitate enrichment activities such as arts & crafts, STEM challenges, sports, music, and physical play.
    • Assist in the planning and execution of daily activities, ensuring they align with the program’s goals of academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and physical activity.
    • Lead small groups of students in focused learning activities, games, or projects.
    • Encourage student participation in all program activities and ensure all students are included and engaged.
    • Assist with student sign-in and sign-out procedures.
    • Maintain accurate attendance records and report on any student concerns or incidents.
    • Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.

    Education/Experience

    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • NYS Driver's License is Required
    • Previous experience working with children, either in educational, recreational, or childcare settings
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, parents, and staff
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Background check clearance and fingerprinting (required by the school district)

    Employee Benefits

    • 401K Retirement Plan
    • Paid 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.
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