Family Service Worker - New Alternatives for Children : Job Details

Program Job Type Location Salary Range $60,000 Master's Level Foster Family Services Worker Facebook Twitter Email Share New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning health care and social service agency in Midtown Manhattan which serves children living with medical complexity, disabilities or serious emotional or psychiatric disturbance and their families. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Foster Family Services Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing and supporting prospective foster and adoptive families, ensuring the best possible matches for children with special healthcare needs. Additionally, a successful candidate will be highly skilled at building strong relationships with recruited and kinship foster parents. Title of Position: Master's Level Foster Family Services Worker Position Type: Full-time Salary: $60,000 (annually) Location: 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019 Department: Homefinding Description of Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments of prospective foster/adoptive families' readiness and capacity to care for children with special healthcare needs, considering all household members. Write comprehensive home studies about each assigned foster parent applicant. Facilitate the matching process for children referred for placement, ensuring compatibility with suitable families. Conduct office, home, and community visits as necessary for each family. Provide pre-certification and recertification training to foster families, following New York City and State-approved trauma-informed curriculum. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all ACS and NAC paperwork, adhering to agency and regulatory standards. Manage caseload through CONNECTIONS system, including initial certification, training, and annual re-certification records of assigned families. Participate in individual and group supervision, agency staff meetings, and clinical inservice training, as well as Family Team Conferences and Case Reviews as required. Offer advocacy, information, and referrals to other NAC departments and external agencies when needed. Fulfill 24-hour on-call duty coverage on a rotational basis. Required Education and Experience: Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school; LMSW preferred. Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds. Prior Training and/or group work experience. Prior experience in child welfare, with a preference for foster care background a plus, but not required. Qualities of a Successful Candidate: Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work within an interdisciplinary team. Please indicate Master's Level Foster Family Services Worker in the subject line when applying. Please submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected] For information on New Alternatives for Children, Inc., visit our website at www.nackidscan.org 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. 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.