Are you passionate about helping young people reclaim their futures? The OnTrackNY Program is a nationally recognized Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) treatment model designed to support adolescents and young adults experiencing unexpected changes in thinking and perception. Our mission is simple yet powerful, empower young people to make meaning of their experiences and achieve their goals in school, work, and life.

Equity, inclusion, rapid access, and self-determination are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready to make a difference, we want you on our team.

Core Responsibilities

Build trusting, collaborative relationships with participants to help them achieve education and employment goals.
Partner with families and loved ones to navigate school and work systems, connecting them to resources that support recovery.
Provide individualized job development and search services using the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach.
Conduct employer outreach (minimum 4 contacts per week) to create opportunities tailored to participants’ interests.
Support educational goals by engaging with high schools, colleges, and training programs.
Help participants maintain success in school or work through ongoing, personalized support.
Coordinate access to benefits counseling for participants and families.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
Experience with adolescents or young adults with serious mental illness preferred.
Background in community-based mental health services preferred.
Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
Direct Deposit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Discounts

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to change lives and grow professionally in a supportive, innovative environment. Ready to join us? Apply today and help young people get back on track.

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org

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