Case Associate, Foster Care and Adoption

New Alternatives For Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Case Associate to join the Specialized Foster Care Program.

This full-time role supports families and children with medical complexities, disabilities and behavioral challenges in field and community settings. Responsibilities include supervising family visits, coordinating appointments, attending Family Team Conferences, advocating for families at public services, visiting schools, and assisting with data collection for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; BSW preferred.
• Prior experience in child welfare is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits in the office and in the community, documenting visits for records.
• Conduct foster home visits and visits to birth homes, documenting for records.
• Assist social workers with phone contacts to arrange appointments and referrals.
• Attend Family Team Conferences and other multi-disciplinary case conferences.
• Accompany and advocate for parents at appointments for public assistance and housing.
• Visit schools to discuss children's educational progress with staff.
• Assist with data collection for adoption home studies.
• Provide other support to families in foster care and permanency efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Engagement

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSW preferred

Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Midtown Manhattan dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, disabilities, chronic illnesses and behavioral challenges. To assist us in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a talented Case Associate to join the Specialized Foster Care Program.

• Title of Position: Care Associate, Foster Care Adoption
• Position Type: Full-time
• Pay Range: $43,000-$47,000; if bilingual $44,000-$48,000
• Location: Services provided throughout NYC in the field/community
• Administrative Location: 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019
• Department/Program: Foster Care

Description of Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits in the office and in the community, acting as a visiting coach and documenting visits for electronic case records.
• Conduct foster home visits, visits to birth homes and other field visits, documenting visits for electronic case records.
• Assist social workers with the necessary phone contacts to arrange appointments and make referrals for concrete services.
• Attend Family Team Conferences, Family meetings, and any other scheduled multi-disciplinary case conferences, as necessary.
• Accompany and advocate for parents at appointments for public assistance, housing, and other necessary services.
• Visit schools to discuss educational progress of children with teachers and other school personnel.
• Assist with data collection for adoption home studies.
• Provide other assistance, as might reasonably be required, to support case management and permanency efforts for families with children in foster care.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; BSW preferred
• Prior experience working with families in a child welfare setting preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and engagement skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels.