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
We provide innovative programs and services that support individuals of all abilities.
We provide care and support to more than 15,000 children and adults annually. With over 80 locations throughout Central New York, we employ medical, clinical, and therapeutic personnel, teachers, social service staff, maintenance, clerical, and general support staff.
Featured Positions
ABA/BCBA
- Administers, conducts, evaluates and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures and techniques.
- Develops individualized goals and objectives for home, community, and center-based programs and designs behavior support plans.
- Teaches program staff on the proper implementation of educational and clinical behavior programs and plans, data collection systems, etc.
- Conducts training and consultation.
- Provide supervision for staff seeking board certification/licensure in behavior analysis or registered behavior technician certification.
Employment Specialist
- Screening and assessment Completion of intake/screening; complete discovery phase; vocational goal planning.
- Provide soft and hard skill training and assessment via Employment Center, classroom and/or community based experiences.
- Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with local businesses to build a strong base of potential employers.
- Skill training, training is soft skills such as effective communication, problem-solving skills, work ethic, grooming/hygiene, response to supervision, etc.
- Provide ongoing advocacy and support to ensure long-term job retention and to facilitate career growth.
School Age Teacher
- Coordinate and implement the educational program for each child's (IEP).
- Plan appropriate classroom activities.
- Function as a contributing member of each child’s interdisciplinary team and represent the team at CSE meetings, as required.
- Effectively oversee teacher aides, interns, students and volunteers on all activities for program success.
- Compile all reports and statistics required by agency, regulatory, funding an referral agencies, and others as required.
Speech Language Pathologist
- Building functional communication so that our students can fully access their education
- Communicate their wants and needs
- Excel academically
- Build confidence and social emotional well-being.
- SLPs also address any feeding issues and participate in ongoing observation/monitoring in this area.
Mental Health Clinician
- Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnoses, and create treatment recommendations for adults, children, and families.
- Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention, within scope of education/certification.
- Ability to monitor caseload by ensuring clients are scheduled/seen and all required documentation is completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
- Provide linkage, outreach, referral, and case management as clinically indicated.
Nursing RN
- Monitor and assess program participant’s medical concerns.
- Provide routine and emergency nursing care to program participants.
- Provide nursing and medical in-services to staff.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues.
- Certify and re-certify all AMAP’s on an as needed basis.
Opportunities that Celebrate Inspiration
Positions are available across Central New York, including Oneida, Herkimer, Lewis, and Madison Counties.
Our open positions include:
- Direct Support Positions serving Education, Residential, and Day Habilitation Programs
- Specialist Positions including BCBAs, ABA Therapists, and Employment Coaches
- Medical, Clinical & Therapist Positions including Nurses, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists, Doctors, and Psychology Professionals
- Education Positions including Special Education Teachers, Assistants and Aides
- Administrative & Support Positions including working in Finance, IT, HR, Development, Maintenance, and more
Empowering People
Upstate Caring Partners creates opportunities, not only for the individuals we serve but for our staff.
We offer a variety of benefits to both full-time and part-time employees who meet our eligibility requirements.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Questions? Email Us: upstate.careers@upstatecp.org