Foster Care Socio-Therapist & Case Associate

New Alternatives For Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Alternatives for Children (NAC) in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Socio-Therapist/Case Associate to support families and youth in foster care under supervision. The role blends social work with behavioral support to promote safety, permanency, and well-being in the home and community.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (BSW preferred), strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains a flexible caseload of youth, depending on program needs, who require a dedicated staff to provide targeted behavioral support; develops with the interdisciplinary team a behavioral plan and/or contract to optimize youth functioning and mental health in the family and community; connects youth with community resources and extracurricular, summer, and recreational activities.
• Advocates for the youth at school in collaboration with NAC's Pathways, Champions for Children's Health and medical and mental health staff.
• Conducts in-person contact with the child and foster parent in the home and in the community; participates in family time at the office and the community.
• Participates in all family team and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Maintains accurate and timely record keeping with entry into the Connections state system.
• Assists with casework activities as needed.

Skills

Experience with child welfare

Excellent communication

Time management

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree; BSW preferred

Job description

New Alternatives for Children (NAC) in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Socio-Therapist/Case Associate to support families and youth in foster care under supervision. The role blends social work with behavioral support to promote safety, permanency, and well-being in the home and community.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (BSW preferred), strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while collaborating across teams.