Saturday 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. (NAC) in Manhattan seeks a Saturday Per Diem Case Associate for the Specialized Family Foster Care Program. The role supports families, escorts children to visits, and documents activities in a statewide electronic case record.

Availability on Saturdays from 9:30 to 4:30 is required, with duties across the office and community settings. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (BSW preferred) and experience in child welfare; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; BSW preferred.
• Experience working with families in a child welfare setting preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits at NAC's 53rd Street location, in the community, and virtually, acting as a visiting coach promoting quality family time and ensuring safety.
• Transport children as needed.
• Document all work activities within prescribed timeframes in the electronic case record.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Strong communication

Multitasking

Bilingual Spanish

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 Saturday Per Diem Case Associate to join our 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 Saturday Per Diem Case Associate is an essential member of the foster care team who supports families by escorting children to visits as needed, and supervising those visits at our Manhattan office location and in the community. The Saturday Per Diem Case Associate reports information to the case planning team both verbally and by documenting all activities in a statewide electronic case record database. The Saturday Per Diem Case Associate must be available to work on Saturdays from 9:30 to 4:30.

• Title of Position: Saturday Per Diem Case Associate
• Position Type: PER DIEM
• Salary Range: $30 per hour
• Department/Program: Specialized Family Foster Care

Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits at NAC's 53rd Street location, in the community, and virtually, acting as a visiting coach promoting quality family time and ensuring safety.
• Transport children as needed.
• 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.