Per Diem Case Associate

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. in Manhattan seeks a Per Diem Case Associate to join the Specialized Family Foster Care Program. The role involves supervising visits, transporting children, home and foster visits, and documentation in the state-wide electronic record.

The candidate will assist social workers, coordinate referrals for services, and accompany families to appointments for public benefits and housing. Per diem schedule, 3–7pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits in office, community, and virtual settings.
• Escort children to and from visits and appointments.
• Conduct home visits and report to planning team.
• Support case management and permanency efforts for families.
• Document activities in the electronic case record within timeframes.
• Assist social workers with scheduling referrals for services.
• Accompany and advocate for parents at appointments for benefits and housing.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

BSW preferred

Bilingual Spanish

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSW preferred

Job description

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

The team in the foster care department works with children, families and foster families to ensure safety, permanency and well-being for youth in foster care. The case associate is a critical member of the foster care team assisting social workers with various case work activities, including supervising visits at our Manhattan office location and in the community, escorting children to and from visits and appointments, conducting home visits, and reporting information to the case planning team both verbally and by documenting all activities in a state wide electronic case record database. The per diem case associate should be available to work Monday - Friday from 3 to 7pm.

• Title of Position: Per Diem Case Associate
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Pay: $30 per hour
• Department/Program: Specialized Family Foster Care

Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits in the office, in the community, and virtually, acting as a visiting coach promoting quality family time and ensuring safety.
• Transport children as needed.
• Conduct foster home visits, visits to birth homes and other field visits.
• Assist social workers with necessary phone contacts to arrange appointments to make referrals for concrete services.
• Accompany and advocate for parents at appointments for public benefits, housing, and other necessary services.
• Visit schools to discuss educational progress of children with teachers and other school personnel.
• Provide other assistance, as might reasonably be required, to support case management and permanency efforts for families with children in foster care.
• Document all work activities within prescribed timeframes in the electronic case record.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree; BSW preferred

Required Skills

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.

Impact

Every day, NAC's team of social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, education specialists, van drivers, and so many more, make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Watch our video below to meet the youth and families whose lives have been changed because of NAC's work.