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SCO Family of Services

Adoption Specialist

Jamaica, NY · On-site

$30.22/hr

... foster parents to gather information and documents needed for home study, adoption subsidy, and ... care support staff such as Youth Skills Coaches, Educational/Vocational Specialists, Parent ...

SCO Family of Services

ADOPTION SPECIALIST

NY · On-site

... foster parents to gather information and documents needed for home study, adoption subsidy, and ... care support staff such as Youth Skills Coaches, Educational/Vocational Specialists, Parent ...

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Case Associate, Foster Care and Adoption

Manhattan, NY

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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$44K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Midtown Manhattan dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, disabilities, chronic illnesses and behavioral challenges. To assist us in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a talented Case Associate to join the Specialized 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 planning tasks, including making home visits, supervising family visits, and making referrals for concrete services and gathering information for adoption home studies.

  • Title of Position: Care Associate, Foster Care Adoption
  • Position Type: Full-time
  • Pay Range: $43,000-$47,000; if bilingual $44,000-$48,000
  • Location: Services provided throughout NYC in the field/community
  • Administrative Location: 825 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019
  • Department/Program: Foster Care

Description of Responsibilities:

  • Supervise family visits in the office and in the community, acting as a visiting coach, document visits for electronic case record.
  • Conduct foster home visits, visits to birth homes and other field visits, document visits for electronic case records.
  • Assist social workers with the necessary phone contacts to arrange appointments to make referrals for concrete services.
  • Attend Family Team Conferences, Family meetings, and any other scheduled multi-disciplinary case conferences, as necessary.
  • Accompany and advocate for parents at appointments for public assistance, housing, and other necessary services.
  • Visit schools to discuss educational progress of children with teachers and other school personnel.
  • Assist with data collection for adoption home studies.
  • Provide other assistance, as might reasonably be required, to support case management and permanency efforts for families with children in foster care.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree; BSW preferred
  • 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

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.

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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.

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