Prevention Case Associate

New Alternatives For Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Alternatives For Children in New York is searching for a Prevention Case Associate to join their Special Medical Prevention Program. This role involves conducting home visits, accompanying clients to appointments, and providing advocacy support.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in social work, demonstrate strong engagement skills, and preferably be proficient in Spanish. NAC is dedicated to supporting families with children facing medical complexities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Prior experience working with families in a child welfare setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to assess family resource needs.
• Accompany clients to community-based appointments.
• Contact service providers to gather information on clients' needs.
• Assist clients in obtaining grants and benefits.
• Support with case management tasks including filing and documentation.
• Participate in case reviews and agency-wide training.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and engagement skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) 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 Special Medical Prevention Program.

Our Prevention Program delivers a range of clinical, case management, and supportive services to families who are child‑welfare involved and caring for children diagnosed with chronic or complex medical conditions. The goal is for families to remain intact while ensuring caregivers receive the appropriate support to meet their children's physical, developmental, and mental health needs.

• Title of Position: Prevention Case Associate
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $43,000-$48,000
• Administrative Office: 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
• Department/Program: Special Medical Prevention Services

Responsibilities

• Home visits to assess family resource needs and assist caregivers with establishing structure and routine for their children.
• Accompany clients to community‑based appointments including school meetings, medical appointments, public assistance, housing, etc. to provide support and advocacy.
• 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.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• Prior experience working with families in a child welfare setting is preferred

Required Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and engagement skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred (and includes a salary differential)

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.