What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master’s Level Foster Family Services Worker position at New Alternatives for Children, Inc.?
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: Comprehensive Care Center (Medical) Department
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 in-service 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.
How to Apply:
Please indicate Master’s Level Foster Family Services Worker in the subject line when applying. Please submit cover letter and resume to: kwelling@nackidscan.org
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10019: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10019
Salary : $60,000
