Hybrid Bilingual Prevention Case Associate

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. in New York City seeks a Bilingual Prevention Case Associate to support the Special Medical Prevention Services program.

The role involves assisting Case Planners with casework, providing Spanish translation, and coordinating community-based services to help families stay together and access needed resources. The position is full-time with a salary range of $44,000–$48,000 and a hybrid work model that allows work-from-home when not in the field.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish language is required.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and engagement skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Accompany clients to community-based appointments including school meetings, medical appointments, public assistance, housing, etc. Provide support, advocacy, and Spanish translation as needed.
• Provide Spanish translation for monolingual clients interacting with non-bilingual agency staff.
• Joint home visits with Case Planners to provide age and developmentally appropriate play with children while Case Planner speaks with parents.
• Provide parent education to assist families with in-home structure and parent-child interactions.
• Contact schools, doctors, in-home service providers, mental health, substance use and domestic violence programs to gather ongoing information on clients' service needs.
• Assist clients in obtaining grants and benefits.
• Assist with case management and case-related administrative tasks including filing, documentation, and data entry using the agency's electronic health record.
• Participate in case reviews, individual and group supervisions, department meetings, and agency-wide training.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish language

Excellent written, verbal, engagement

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. in New York City seeks a Bilingual Prevention Case Associate to support the Special Medical Prevention Services program.

The role involves assisting Case Planners with casework, providing Spanish translation, and coordinating community-based services to help families stay together and access needed resources. The position is full-time with a salary range of $44,000–$48,000 and a hybrid work model that allows work-from-home when not in the field.