Master's Level Foster Family Services Social - New York, United States - New Alternatives for Children, Inc.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in
Midtown Manhattan, with a satellite Bronx office, dedicated to serving children and families

with medical complexity, chronic health conditions, significant disabilities and behavioral

challenges. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Master's Level

Foster Family Service Worker to join its Homefinding Department.

Description:
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Foster Family Services Social

assessing and supporting prospective foster and adoptive families, ensuring the best possible

highly skilled at building strong relationships with recruited and kinship foster parents.

Title of Position Master's Lever Foster Family Service Worker
Position Type: Full Time, Monday
Friday, hybrid schedule.
Pay Range: $60,000 $65,000
Location: 825 7th Avenue New York, NY 10019 / Occasionally Bronx Satellite Location
1775 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10453
Department: HomeFinding 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 homestudies 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 precertification and recertification training to foster families, following New York City and Stateapproved traumainformed 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 recertification records of assigned families.
Participate in individual and group supervision, agency staff meetings, and clinical inservice trainings, 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 24hour oncall 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.

Required Skills:

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:

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

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.

Pay:
$60, $65,000.00 per year

Benefits: