Adoption & Kinship Case Planner | Social Worker

New Alternatives For Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) in New York City seeks a Social Worker/Case Planner to join the Adoption and Kinship Support Program. You will provide family-centered services, conduct psychosocial assessments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work (preferred) or related degree with case management experience; bilingual Spanish is a plus and may affect salary. Some evenings and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work preferred.
• Bachelor's level degree in social work, psychology, or human service.
• Bachelor's level degree in any field with at least two years of case management experience.
• General knowledge of adoptive and kinship families.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to adoptive and kinship families post-finalization to strengthen and maintain placements and prevent disruptions/dissolutions.
• Provides family-centered needs assessment, psychosocial, trauma-screening, case management, and clinical services.
• Formulates and implements individualized service plans to identify family goals and needs.
• Support and monitor permanency to assure safety and needs of the family are met.
• Conducts monthly home and community-based visits to families.
• Facilitates monthly support groups and workshops for parents and youth.
• Coordinates services with NAC's interdisciplinary team.
• Provides case coordination with hospitals, schools, mental health clinics and community-based organizations.
• Provides information, referral, and advocacy services.
• Attends outreach events and assists with recruitment; collaborates with community providers to increase awareness.
• Attends weekly supervision, monthly staff meetings, case conferences, trainings and workshops.
• Ensures adherence to policies and completes documentation in our behavioral health record.
• Note: some evenings work and travel for visits may be required.

Skills

Strong clinical and engagement skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Self-awareness and team building

Education

Master's in Social Work

Bachelor's in social work/psychology/human services

Bachelor's in any field with 2+ years case management

Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) in New York City seeks a Social Worker/Case Planner to join the Adoption and Kinship Support Program. You will provide family-centered services, conduct psychosocial assessments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work (preferred) or related degree with case management experience; bilingual Spanish is a plus and may affect salary. Some evenings and travel are required.