Job Listings

We have a diverse range of professional needs, but they have one requirement in common: we are looking for people committed to helping children with serious medical issues and their families.

Please specify position of interest when applying and submit your resume and a cover letter by mail, fax or e-mail to:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
New Alternatives for Children
15 West 26th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010

E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org
FAX: 212-994-3003


WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

  • Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Position Summary:
    2. The Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation prepares a calendar of creative and richly diversified recreation activities, groups and special events. In close collaboration with staff from multiple disciplines,(s)he develops and manages programs that support the delivery of on or off-site services
    3. (S)he provides effective leadership to Recreation and Transportation staff, and has knowledge of the organization and the function of the department and its policies and procedures. This position supports NAC's mission to provide the highest quality of care to the children and families we serve.
    Duties:
    1. 1. Provides supervision, support, and training to recreation and transportation staff.
    2. 2. Devises and regularly disseminates recreation calendar. Supervises the planning and implementation of high-quality and diversified recreation programs, especially groups, outings, and special events.
    3. 3. Manages and develops programs that support the delivery of on-site and community-based services,including transportation (via NACvan and private car service),playroom and waiting area recreation and activities; family visit monitoring or supervision; and escorts for clients and staff traveling to or from critical destinations.
    4. 4. Oversees family support services and van request system.
    5. 5. Acts as liaison between recreation department and community relations staff and volunteers.
    6. 6. Covers department in the absence of director.
    7. 7. Performs additional responsibilities in accordance with agency needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      1. Provides supervision, support, and training to recreation and transportation staff.

      2. Devises and regularly disseminates recreation calendar. Supervises the planning and implementation of high-quality and diversified recreation programs, especially groups, outings, and special events.

      3. Manages and develops programs that support the delivery of on-site and community-based services, including: transportation via NAC van and private car service; playroom and waiting area recreation and activities; family visit monitoring or supervision; and escorts for clients and staff traveling to or from critical destinations.

      4. Oversees family support services and van request system.

      5. Acts as liaison between recreation department and community relations staff and volunteers.

      6. Covers department in the absence of director.

      7. Performs additional responsibilities in accordance with agency needs.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Bilingual (Spanish/ English) Health Care Integrator

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. The Bridges to Health Program provides family and community support services to children in foster care and their caregivers so that these children can remain in the community and avoid placement in institutional settings.
    2. These services complement existing foster care services for children who are medically fragile, developmentally disabled, or suffering from serious emotional disturbances, and can involve multiple family networks and follow the participant after the foster care case has closed.
    Duties:
    1. Engage children and caregivers to assess relevant child and family dynamics, including strengths and needs.
    2. Evaluate the need for Bridges to Health services; complete eligibility assessment.
    3. Develop and implement with child and family an integrated service plan (also known as the "Individualized Health Plan") that outlines services needed to support the child in his or her home and community.
    4. Evaluate the plan's effectiveness with child and family and update on an ongoing basis.
    5. Link child and family to needed supports and services, including skill building, intensive in-home supports, employment-related services, respite, crisis intervention and avoidance, advocacy, and adaptive and assistive equipment, among others; coordinate with these services.
    6. Ensure a stable environment for the child.
    7. Empower child and caregiver.
    8. Advocate for child's needs.
    9. Coordinate and hold team meetings as necessary to discuss potential solutions with all involved parties.
    10. Participate in quality management.
    11. HOURS: This is a full time position. Evening and Saturday hours may be required occasionally.
    Minimum Requirements:
      A master's degree in social work, psychology, or other related field, plus knowledge of providing service coordination and information, linkages, and referrals for community-based services to children with special needs or individuals with disabilities.

      A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related work experience may be substituted for a master's degree.

      Bilingual (Spanish-English) required.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Bilingual Social Worker (Foster Care & Adoption)

    • Key Responsibilities:
    1. 1. Performs permanency planning for all foster children and ensures that children achieve their permanency goals in as expeditious a manner as possible. 2. Assesses the needs of foster children and ensures that the appropriate range of clinical and concrete services are accessed as needed for each child. 3. Directly provides counseling and case management services to foster children and their families. 4. Assesses foster parents for their potential suitability as adoptive parents; assists foster parents in managing the children placed in their homes; and assists foster parents in their efforts to work with birth families. 5. Completes ACS and NAC paperwork in a timely manner and ensures that all documentation conforms to agency, city, and state regulatory requirements. 6. Collaborates with ACS case managers, ACS attorneys, NAC attorneys as needed for permanency planning and other issues. 7. Facilitates Service Plan Reviews. 8. Participates as a treatment team member in agency case review meetings. 9. Supervises visits between children and birth families and arranges sibling visits. 10. Makes all home visits as required by each case. 11. Has responsibility for a 24-hour on-call duty on a rotating basis.
    Minimum Requirements:
      MSW from an accredited school of social work. Prior experience in child welfare preferred. Knowledge of health related factors in working with physically and/or chronically disabled children, as well as experience in the area of child development. Proficiency in Spanish is required.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Bilingual Social Worker (Preventive Services)

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Provides casework and clinical services to children and families utilizing individual, group and family modalities. Coordinates services for a caseload of 10 families as recommended by NAC's multi-disciplinary treatment team.
    2. Provides intensive social work services to children and families in order to implement the goals and tasks of the Family Assessment and Service Plan (FASP).
    3. Conducts home visits to families.
    4. Ensures adherence to agency policies and ACS regulatory requirements.
    5. Makes adequate use of individual and group supervision, on-site clinical trainings and mental health in-service.
    6. Completes ACS and NAC paperwork in a timely manner and ensures that documentation conforms to agency, City and State regulatory requirements.
    7. Participates as a treatment team member in agency case review meetings.
    8. Has responsibility for a 24-hour on-call duty on a rotating basis.
    Minimum Requirements:
      MSW from an accredited school of social work.

      LMSW preferred.

      Proficiency in Spanish is required.

      Knowledge of health-related factors in working with chronically ill children, as well as experience in the area of child development is a plus.

      Prior experience in preventive services, child welfare, and/or health care preferred.

      Work hours generally 9-5; but may require one evening or more for clients who need to be seen after 5 p.m.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Case Aide (Per Diem)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Supervises and maintains the safety of individuals on vans and in NAC playrooms.
    2. Collaborates with Activities Coordinator and other team members to arrange and implement recreation, trips and special events for NAC children and families.
    3. Supports clinical staff in the provision of consistently high quality services.
    Duties:
    1. Supervises medically fragile children and their siblings in agency vans from their homes to NAC and on recreational trips.
    2. Supervises medically fragile children and their siblings in activity rooms at NAC.
    3. Plans and implements recreational activities and trips for both medically fragile children and their siblings.
    4. Keeps appropriate written records about trips and activities for inclusion in case records.
    5. Assists social workers in preparing for and supervising groups and/or helps provide services in other appropriate ways.
    6. Maintains supplies of arts and crafts materials, purchase and prepare simple snacks/meals for children, and assist in clothing drives and distributions.
    7. Assists with large holiday parties, adoption parties and other special events.
    8. Performs additional responsibilities in accordance with agency needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Bachelor's Degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent in experience - working with children, working with clients with disabilities or medical conditions, etc.

      Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule - particularly later evenings and Saturdays.

      Three years experience working with children with disabilities or who are medically fragile strongly preferred.

      Ability and interest in working with multi-disciplinary staff.

      Knowledge of New York City and the recreational and educational opportunities that exist here is very helpful.

      CPR and first aid training are required prior to or immediately following employment.

      Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

      Requires prolonged sitting while on vans, and an ability to work in severe weather conditions (both heat and cold).

      Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Director of Preventive Services Programs

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Overall responsibility for the quality and efficiency of NAC Preventive Services Programs.
    Duties:
    1. -Responsible for the clinical and administrative oversight of NAC Special Medical and Partners In Parenting Preventive Services Programs.
    2. -Supervises the PIP Director, Preventive Services Supervisors and Sr. Administrative Assistant. Evaluates the performance of the Program Director and Supervisors to ensure best practice service delivery.
    3. -Ensures contract compliance, analyzes statistics, and participates in the Preventive Services program's annual self-evaluation process. Collaborates with the Director of Quality Assurance in maintaining compliance with ACS standards and policy.
    4. -Holds monthly department and clinical meetings to introduce new policies and procedures and train professional staff on topics relevant to prevention services and child welfare.
    5. -Member of Clinical Diagnostic Team, formulating client assessments and service plans.
    6. -Collaborates with senior staff in the development and implementation of staff training and professional development policy.
    7. -Services as liaison with external organizations, including but not limited to New York City and State agencies, community groups, and COFFCA.
    8. -Oversees the management of prevention referrals, intakes, and assignment of new cases.
    9. -Monitors and approves all prevention case closings.
    10. -Oversees the recruitment of all prevention program staff.
    11. HOURS:
    12. Work hours generally 9-5.
    13. Has responsibility for a 24-hour on-call duty on a rotating basis.
    Minimum Requirements:
      LCSW with a minimum of 10 years postgraduate work experience with increasing levels of responsibility; minimum of five years' supervisory experience in preventive services; knowledge of health-related factors in working with physically disabled and/or chronically ill children as well as experience in the area of child development; excellent clinical skills; previous experience as a Director preferred; proficiency in Spanish is desirable.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Education/Reading Specialist

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Assist families from all NAC programs to access specialized reading instruction and support for elementary school age students who are not receiving appropriate instruction or services in their school programs.
    Duties:
    1. 1. Conduct reading screenings or use existing evaluations to identify students who require additional support to acquire or maintain appropriate reading levels.
    2. 2. Identify school and community resources to provide tutoring, specialized instruction and other resources to support reading skills.
    3. 3. Conduct individual and small group reading instruction at community locations or at NAC as needed.
    4. 4. Work with parents to establish age appropriate homework procedures and practices within family routines.
    5. 5. Seek outside funding sources to support costs of tutoring and special instruction as needed.
    6. 6. Coordinate services with teachers, schools administrators and School Based Support Teams as needed.
    7. 7. Work with NAC's Director of Volunteers to identify resources for recruiting volunteers or interns and prepare qualified volunteers and/or student interns to work with students.
    8. 8. Monitor changes in academic success of children served as indicated by school grades, standardized tests scores and other measures.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Masters degree in Education with training specifically in Special Education and/or Reading.

      Experience working with children having difficulty reading at grade level or in other areas of school success.

      Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and programs.

      Ability to supervise volunteers Knowledge of NYC Department of Education system and its resources.

      Willingness to travel throughout NYC and work with students in a variety of settings.

      Ability to work outside of traditional work hours, depending on needs of identified children.

      Part time or full time possible.

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

      IN YOUR COVER LETTER PLEASE INDICATE THE FOLLOWING:

      -YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

      -INDICATE WHETHER YOU DESIRE A FULL OR PART-TIME POSITION.

      -IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A PART-TIME POSITION INDICATE YOUR DAYS/HOURS OF AVAILABILITY.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Fee-for-Service Psychotherapist

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. RESPONSIBILITY:
    2. Delivers mental health treatment services including individual, collateral, family, and/or group psychotherapy, intake and assessment and crisis intervention in New Alternatives for Children’s (NAC’s) Article 31 Mental Health Clinic Program. Completes required documentation within prescribed timeframes.
    3. Clinical supervision provided.
    Duties:
    1. • Provides individual and/or group psychotherapy sessions to clients in NAC’s Mental Health Clinic;
    2. • Completes intake evaluations
    3. • Documents sessions by means of progress notes;
    4. • Assists in planning, development, and implementation of care delivered;
    5. • Develops treatment plans and quarterly treatment plan reviews;
    6. • Completes required documentation including, but not limited to, contact forms, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, anecdotal notations and other documentation as needed within prescribed timeframes;
    7. • Works with the NAC multidisciplinary team, the client’s family, and other service providers (school, churches, after school programs, and other community services) as appropriate, to meet treatment goals and assure continuity of care; and
    8. • Performs all duties in accordance with New York State and federal regulations, and with NAC’s Mental Health Clinic Treatment Program Policy & Procedures Manual
    9. HOURS:
    10. After school, evening and/or Saturday hours required. We will offer a pay differential for those willing to work on Saturdays. At least 7 hours per week; more hours preferred.
    Minimum Requirements:
      QUALIFICATIONS:

      LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist. Graduate students participating in an accredited social work field placement internship or psychology externship at NAC may also perform the duties of psychotherapist under appropriate supervision. Prior experience in a community-based outpatient mental health clinic, knowledge of foster care, and interest in leading psychotherapy groups (e.g., father’s groups, sibling groups, music and recreation therapy groups) is a plus. Spanish-speaking desirable but not required.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Full Time Driver

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Drives medically fragile children and their families in agency vans from their homes to NAC, and on recreational trips in a manner which is safe and efficient.
    2. Maintains vans in good working condition and conduct regular inspections, and seek repairs as needed.
    3. Ensure that the van is cleaned regularly, including seat belts, and make sure that vans have carseats.
    4. Make sure that the van has a well-stocked first aid kit and a working fire extinguisher.
    5. Coordinates with dispatchers and case aides to organize transportation of medically fragile children and their families.
    6. Has knowledge of the geography of all five boroughs of New York City and chooses most efficient and safest routes when transporting children.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Experience driving a van (or bus or other vehicle) and working with children, or other clients with disabilities or medical conditions, etc.

      Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule-some evenings (until 8 or 9 P.M.) and some Saturdays.

      Ability and interest in working with multi-disciplinary staff.

      Experience working with children and/or physically disabled children preferred.

      Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

      Drivers should have good driving records.

      CPR and first aid training are required prior to or immediately following employment.
    Salary: Salary based on experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Health Care Integrator

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. The Bridges to Health Program provides family and community support services to children in foster care and their caregivers so that these children can remain in the community and avoid placement in institutional settings.
    2. These services complement existing foster care services for children who are medically fragile, developmentally disabled, or suffering from serious emotional disturbances, and can involve multiple family networks and follow the participant after the foster care case has closed.
    Duties:
    1. Engage children and caregivers to assess relevant child and family dynamics, including strengths and needs.
    2. Evaluate the need for Bridges to Health services; complete eligibility assessment.
    3. Develop and implement with child and family an integrated service plan (also known as the "Individualized Health Plan") that outlines services needed to support the child in his or her home and community.
    4. Evaluate the plan's effectiveness with child and family and update on an ongoing basis.
    5. Link child and family to needed supports and services, including skill building, intensive in-home supports, employment-related services, respite, crisis intervention and avoidance, advocacy, and adaptive and assistive equipment, among others; coordinate with these services.
    6. Ensure a stable environment for the child.
    7. Empower child and caregiver.
    8. Advocate for child's needs.
    9. Coordinate and hold team meetings as necessary to discuss potential solutions with all involved parties.
    10. Participate in quality management.
    11. HOURS: This is a full time position. Evening and Saturday hours may be required occasionally
    Minimum Requirements:
      A master's degree in social work, plus knowledge of providing service coordination and information, linkages, and referrals for community-based services to children with special needs or individuals with disabilities.

      New graduates of accredited schools of social work are encouraged to apply.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Maintenance Worker

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. General Purpose: Assistant to the Office Management Department in all aspects of Office Maintenance and Administration.
    2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    3. Make repairs around the agency; desk draws, chairs,
    4. Perform routine painting
    5. Minor plumbing change toilet handles, chains, leaks
    6. Maintain Restroom
    7. Lights: purchase, install and discard
    8. Maintenance of the Storage Area
    9. Moving Furniture, boxes etc.
    10. Assemble furniture such as file cabinets, carts, bookcases etc.
    11. Secures packages, supplies in proper storage areas
    12. Routes furniture, packages and supplies to the proper office
    13. Complete Office Service Request Forms
    14. Replenishes toilet paper, hand soap, c-fold towels, disinfecting wipes and vinyl gloves in the restrooms
    15. Cleans the Medical Clinic thoroughly once per week
    16. Breaks down boxes
    17. Cleans up spills, floods, cleans the tables, disinfects office areas
    18. Stores incoming supplies such as; paper towels, soap, napkins, toilet tissue,
    19. Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    20. 1. Assisting other support staff members in their respective functions, i.e., processing, bulk mailings,
    21. 2. The ability to interchange job responsibilities with other Support Staff members. i.e. whenever the Office Staff are out, take the outgoing mail to the nearest mailbox, complete inter-office mail runs, and take Over-Night mail to the nearest UPS drop off box.
    22. 3. Key handling; for various offices and closets
    23. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    24. Able to work independently; works well under pressure; legible handwriting; and good communications skills.
    25. Have the ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively and the ability to communicate within a team setting.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent.

      Should have experience in general office procedures, 1-2 years of Maintenance experience in an office environment.

      Must have good organizational skills, along with the ability to multi-task. Must be detail oriented and proficient in general office procedures and the ability to work well with the public.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Mental Health Clinic Supervisor

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. RESPONSIBILITY: Manages regulatory, administrative and clinical operations of Article 31 clinic that is part of a Comprehensive Healthcare Center (CHC) within a child welfare agency. Oversees regulatory compliance, audits, and QA activities and communicates with NYS OMH. Plans and implements new clinical programming in compliance with OMH clinic re-structuring and needs of client population. Performs administrative functions related to clinic operations including monitoring psychotherapists' caseloads and productivity, timely management of clinic referrals, assignment of cases, and review of treatment plans and other documentation. Conducts clinical supervision for full time and fee-for-service therapists, carries small clinical caseload and provides direct clinical services. Close coordination with clinic psychologists and psychiatrists and CHC senior staff.
    2. HOURS: Some evening and possible weekend hours required.
    Duties:
    1. -Ensures compliance with all regulations (NYSOMH, HIPAA, etc.), including proper and timely documentation, client chart integrity, utilization review, record keeping and QA activities; prepares for and manages clinic audits, incident reporting, monitors OMH website and activities, attends trainings and communicates with state and city agency representatives.
    2. -Provides routine supervision to psychotherapists around treatment, client engagement, program issues, clinic policies, documentation, referrals for psychological/psychiatric evaluations or other services; and oversees professional development and training.
    3. On call coverage (24/7).
    4. -Carries small caseload, performing direct clinical services.
    5. Monitors clinician caseloads, productivity levels, documentation and treatment plans on an ongoing basis; reviews clinical referrals and uses clinical judgment in prioritizing cases, assigning intakes, admitting clients, opening and closing cases and making referrals to appropriate treatment modality.
    6. -Develops and implements new services (e.g., groups, crisis management) in accordance with OMH re-structuring, and the evaluation and monitoring of client population's service needs.
    7. -Heavy use of clinic software (Accumed) for tracking clinic operations, clinician caseloads, no-shows/cancellations, and other activities; and generates regular reports for clinic and other staff.
    8. -Performs any other duties as may reasonably be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position and meet the needs of the agency and to ensure compliance with regulations.
    Minimum Requirements:
      LCSW and experience working in an Article 31 clinic required.

      Knowledgeable about Article 31 regulations, clinic operations, and clinic software. Expertise in direct evidence-based clinical practice, supervision of clinical staff, clinic management..

      Experience with medically fragile children and/or child welfare population highly preferred. Spanish speaking a plus, but not required.

      Excellent management/administrative skills; ability to multi-task; close attention to detail.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Office Assistant

    • Key Responsibilities:
    1. Greets families and visitors, and informs staff of their arrival. Maintains a staff roster that indicates the whereabouts of staff during work hours. Sets-up files for all programs located at 15 West 26th Street; PIP, PLAN, Education and OMRDD. Maintains filing system for all of the above programs. Oversees the upkeep and functioning of all office equipment. Prepares and generates Agency’s fall, spring and summer calendars. Generates room scheduling log books for both NAC locations. Types, copies, and mails correspondence for all programs as needed. Coordinates and sends mailings for NAC special events. Makes “reminder” calls to families in regard to special events. Maintains RSVP lists for special events. Works with staff on Christmas gift wrapping for families. Serves as back-up coverage for Receptionists at 37 West 26th Street location.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Requires a high school diploma and 1 to 2 years of basic administrative support experience. Requires proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. Must be organized and have the ability to be part of a team. Must have excellent people skills and deal respectfully and professionally with all clients and visitors.
    Salary: Based on exp.
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Part Time and Per Diem Waiver Service Provider (Level 3)

    • Part Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the Waiver Service Director, the Waiver Service Provider (Level 3) interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    Duties:
    1. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    2. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including special needs advocacy, crisis avoidance and response services, intensive in-home supports, planned or crisis respite (for children who are medically fragile) and any others that may be assigned.
    3. Develops Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role.
    4. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    5. Assists in crisis response and management as necessary.
    6. Works flexible hours as dictated by service need and assumes responsibility for on-call coverage per team assignment.
    7. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      LPN or RN is required in order to provide planned or crisis respite to Medically Fragile children.

      Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related field.

      Master's degree preferred for Intensive In-Home Supports.

      Master's degree strongly preferred for Immediate Crisis Response services.

      Two years of related experience. Three or more years preferred.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes.

      Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.

      If using personal vehicle to or from work locations: Clean driving record and insurance commensurate with Agency requirements.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Part Time Case Aide / Waiver Service Provider (Level 2)

    • Part Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Supervises and maintains the safety of individuals on vans and in NAC playrooms.
    2. Supports clinical staff in the provision of consistently high quality services.
    3. Provides care and support to young clients with special needs and their families.
    4. Waiver services include prevocational services, supported employment and crisis respite, and others as assigned.
    Duties:
    1. Case Aide Responsibilities:
    2. Supervises medically fragile children and their siblings in agency vans from their homes to NAC and on recreational trips.
    3. Supervises medically fragile children and their siblings in activity rooms at NAC.
    4. Keeps appropriate written records about assignments for inclusion in case records.
    5. Assists agency staff in preparing for and supervising groups and/or help provide services in other appropriate ways.
    6. Waiver Service Provider Responsibilities:
    7. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    8. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including prevocational services, supported employment, crisis respite, and any others that may be assigned.
    9. Develops or participates in the development of Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    10. Assists in crisis avoidance and management as necessary. May possibly include an elevated level of responsibility coordinating aspects of the Waiver Service Provider (Level 3) responsibilities.
    11. Performs additional responsibilities in accordance with agency needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Associates degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work Human Services or other related field.

      Bachelor's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred for crisis respite.

      Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on individual client and family needs. Later evenings and Saturdays required. Must be willing to work in participants' homes.

      Two years experience working with children with disabilities or who are medically fragile is required. Three or more years preferred.

      Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.

      Valid NYS driver's license is preferred.

      CPR/first aid, mandated reporter and B2H training are required prior to or immediately following employment.

      Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Part Time Fee for Service Psychotherapist

    • Part Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Delivers mental health treatment services including individual, collateral, family, and/or group psychotherapy, intake and assessment, crisis intervention, and case management in New Alternatives for Children's (NAC's) Article 31 Mental Health Clinic Program.
    2. Completes required documentation within prescribed timeframes.
    3. Clinical supervision provided.
    Duties:
    1. Provides psychotherapy sessions to clients in NAC's Mental Health Clinic.
    2. Documents sessions by means of progress notes.
    3. Assists in planning, development, and implementation of care delivered.
    4. Develops treatment plans and quarterly treatment plan reviews.
    5. Completes required documentation including, but not limited to, contact forms, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, anecdotal notations and other documentation as needed within prescribed timeframes.
    6. Works with the NAC multidisciplinary team, the client's family, and other service providers (school, churches, after school programs, and other community services) as appropriate, to meet treatment goals and assure continuity of care.
    7. Performs all duties in accordance with NAC's Mental Health Clinic Treatment Program Policy & Procedures Manual and Federal, New York State, and managed care provider regulations.
    8. HOURS: Mondays, Fridays (including after school hours) and Saturdays. Evenings are required.
    Minimum Requirements:
      LCSW or licensed Psychologist.

      Prior experience in community-based outpatient mental health clinic a plus.

      Spanish-speaking desirable but not required.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. The PNP will assist with assessing, planning and providing comprehensive patient care at an agency dedicated to serving children with special medical needs and their families. The PNP will work independently, and/or in collaboration with the Medical Director.
    2. The PNP will: provide comprehensive health assessment and medical diagnosis of the medically fragile/chronically ill child; manage the care of medically fragile children; write prescriptions; and formulate treatment plans with an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention and coordination of disease management.
    Duties:
    1. Work in conjunction with the Medical Director ( a Developmental Pediatrician) and nursing staff to facilitate patient management throughout the healthcare system.
    2. Gather and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments on assigned pediatric patients.
    3. Perform episodic evaluations on others including appropriate emergency therapy as needed – such as the initiation of CPR or other emergency services.
    4. Formulate, diagnose and identify issues and health risk profiles of medically fragile children. Document and communicate this information to other members of the health care team.
    5. Order medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with New York State Prescriptive regulations.
    6. Request consultation and initiate referrals to other healthcare providers.
    7. Evaluate and analyze the individualized disease process and patient responses to therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.
    8. Provide information and support to patients and families regarding the disease process and treatment plan, thus facilitating communication between patients/families and the healthcare team.
    9. Educate families regarding medical diagnoses, medications and treatments.
    10. Manage patients in accordance with established New Alternatives for Children nursing and medical policies and procedures.
    11. Consult and collaborate with the Medical Director both within NAC's medical clinic and the community to ensure optimal patient care.
    12. Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant community hospitals and clinics.
    13. Ongoing development and maintenance of own clinical competence in collaboration with the Medical/Nursing Director and by attending professional conferences, seminars, etc.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Must be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and have a current New York State RN License with a master's degree in a relevant clinical specialty as well as certification for Advance Practice in that specialty in New York State.

      Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice is required along with a collaborative practice agreement with a physician and designated protocols filed with the New York State Department of Education.

      Bilingual Spanish/English speaking is a plus.

      Hours: 35 hours per week with some flexibility. May be asked to work 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M in order to assist with evening coverage and some Saturday hours.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Per Diem RN/LPN Pediatric Nurse (Bridges to Health Program)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the Waiver Service Director, the Waiver Service Provider Level 3- RN/LPN interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    Duties:
    1. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    2. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including planned or crisis respite, particularly for children who are medically fragile and any others that may be assigned.
    3. May develop Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    4. Assists in crisis response and management as necessary.
    5. Works flexible hours as dictated by service need and assumes responsibility for on-call coverage per team assignment. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      LPN or RN is required in order to provide planned or crisis respite to Medically Fragile children.

      Two years of related experience.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes.

      Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.

      If using personal vehicle to or from work locations: Clean driving record and insurance commensurate with Agency requirements.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Per Diem Waiver Service Provider (Level 1)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the assigned Waiver Service Supervisor, the Waiver Service Provider (Level 1) interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    Duties:
    1. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    2. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including family/caregiver supports and services, skill building, planned respite (for children with developmental delays or emotional disturbance) and any others that may be assigned.
    3. Participates in the development of Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role.
    4. Reports on progress towards goals at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    5. Assists in crisis avoidance as necessary.
    6. May possibly include an elevated level of responsibility coordinating aspects of the Waiver Service Provider (Level 2) responsibilities.
    7. Works flexible hours as dictated by service need.
    8. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      High School Diploma

      Associate's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related field.

      Associate Two years of experience working with children and families, preferably children with special needs.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Per Diem Waiver Service Provider (Level 2)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the assigned Waiver Service Supervisor, the Waiver Service Provider (Level 2) interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    Duties:
    1. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    2. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including prevocational services, crisis respite, and any others that may be assigned Develops or participates in the development of Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role.
    3. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    4. Assists in crisis avoidance and management as necessary.
    5. May possibly include an elevated level of responsibility coordinating aspects of the Waiver Service Provider (Level 3) responsibilities.
    6. Works flexible hours as dictated by service.
    7. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Associates degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work Human Services or other related field.

      Bachelor's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred for crisis respite.

      Two years of related experience. Three or more years preferred.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Per Diem Waiver Service Provider (Level 3)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the Waiver Service Director, the Waiver Service Provider (Level 3) interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    Duties:
    1. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    2. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including special needs advocacy, crisis avoidance and response services, intensive in-home supports, planned or crisis respite (for children who are medically fragile) and any others that may be assigned.
    3. Develops Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role.
    4. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    5. Assists in crisis response and management as necessary.
    6. Works flexible hours as dictated by service need and assumes responsibility for on-call coverage per team assignment.
    7. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      LPN or RN is required in order to provide planned or crisis respite to Medically Fragile children.

      Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related field.

      Master's degree preferred for Intensive In-Home Supports.

      Master's degree strongly preferred for Immediate Crisis

      Response services.

      Two years of related experience. Three or more years preferred.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Prevention Supervisor

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Provide clinical and casework supervision for 4 MSW social workers and 1 bachelor level case associate. Maintain a supervisory log in accordance with NAC and ACS guidelines. Complete staff evaluations in accordance with agency policy. Ensure that progress notes, FASP/service plans, case forms and monthly statistics are timely, complete and in compliance with NAC and ACS requirements. Monitor and ensure staff training and development. Participate as a team member in Intake Conferences and Case Reviews. Maintain a collaborative relationship with ACS, referral sources and community resources and providers. Participate in monthly clinical team meetings and monthly departmental meetings. Participate in weekly supervision sessions with department director. Participate in rotating departmental 24-hour (beeper) coverage and rotating agency Saturday coverage.
    Minimum Requirements:
      MSW from an accredited school of social work; LCSW required. 4+ years post-graduate experience working with children and families. Bilingual -Spanish a plus. Supervisory experience with MSW level social workers required. Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of health-related factors in working with physically challenged and/or chronically ill children and their families. Knowledge of city-wide community resources and housing and entitlement systems. Well-developed clinical skills. Self-awareness and motivation around team building.
    Salary:
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Monitoring and implementing a strategic quality improvement plan for the Bridges to Health (B2H) Waiver Program administered by New Alternatives for Children (NAC). B2H is a Medicaid Waiver Program operated by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) that works with children in foster care who have developmental delays, are seriously emotionally disturbed, or are medically fragile.
    Duties:
    1. Monitoring all programs and services according to agency, state, and federal funding standards and requirements.
    2. Conducting periodic random case record reviews and other internal quality reviews of the B2H program with written reports of findings to the Director of QA and B2H staff.
    3. Implementing and conducting analysis of the B2H Consumer Satisfaction Survey with written report of findings to the Director of QA and B2H.
    4. Monitoring agency compliance with the implementation of B2H regulations and standards.
    5. Attending internal and external meetings and trainings related to B2H quality assurance.
    6. Conducting special projects and tasks as assigned by the Director of QA.
    7. Providing QA for other programs and projects deemed necessary by the Director of QA
    8. HOURS: Full-time, occasional evenings and weekends.
    Minimum Requirements:
      The ideal candidate will have a Masters Degree in Social Work. Two to three years of post-MSW experience in child welfare or related field preferred. Prior quality improvement or contract management experience a plus.

      Comfort level with critically reviewing case records and analyzing and reporting quantitative and qualitative data.

      Detail-oriented.

      Ability to develop outcomes and write management performance reports.

      Ability to monitor and over see compliance with New York City and New York State children's services standards.

      Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with good public speaking skills.

      Ability to make demands of program staff without being overbearing; able to foster cooperation and collaboration.

      Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.

      Ability to represent NAC well at public meetings.

      Computer literacy skills.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Receptionist

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. General Purpose:
    2. Serves as the initial primary contact with clients, guests and other visitors via front-desk and telephone interaction.
    3. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    4. 1. Greet clients in a welcoming manner, find out whom there are here to see and notify that person of their arrival.
    5. 2. Visitor Pass Maintenance
    6. 3. Answering telephones/screening incoming calls
    7. 4. Distributing messages; written and or orally
    8. 5. Documentation and oral communication of Reception activity
    9. 6. Interaction with messengers, deliverymen, lunch orders
    10. 7. Reception area supervision
    11. 8. Maintenance of Reception Manual
    12. 9. Completes and maintains Staff Sign-In/Out Sheets on the computer
    13. 10. Completes and maintains staff ext. list on the computer
    14. 11. Client/Vendor Sign-In
    15. Sheet maintenance
    16. 12. Put out the Fire Attendance Sheet in the event of Fire Drill or False Alarm
    17. 13. Article 28 Clinic: calling clients to confirm appointments
    18. 14. Must learn Acumedic (billing and appointment system) will input information on
    19. whether the appointment was kept, failed, or cancelled.
    20. 15. Will give client a form letter which will excuse them from work or school when requested
    21. 16. Coordinate transportation for clients’ return home; interface with transportation department
    22. 17. Access case aides for clients who appear with children requiring babysitting in order to complete a medical appointment and or/evaluation
    23. 18. Ensure that the clinician (s) are notified immediately when clients come in for their appointments
    24. 19. Sends out behavior forms, helps to prepare packets of forms that are sent to teachers to obtain diagnostic information-behavior check lists, etc.
    25. 20. Must photocopy insurance cards
    26. 21. Answer all calls, direct clients to the medical offices, to medical assistant, nurses, doctors and mental health staff on the 6th floor.
    27. 22. Distribute metro cards and keep accurate records
    28. Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    29. 1. Processing of incoming mail.
    30. 2. Assisting other support staff members in their respective functions, i.e., typing, word processing, bulk mailings, filing of correspondence.
    31. 3. The ability to interchange job responsibilities with other Support Staff members. i.e. whenever the Office Staff are out, take the outgoing mail to the nearest mailbox, complete inter-office mail runs, and take Over-Night mail to the nearest UPS drop off box.
    32. 4. Maintain the 12th fl. log book, the E-Z Pass log book.
    33. 5. Key handling; for various offices and closets in the agency
    Minimum Requirements:
      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

      Able to manage a mid to large phone console(s); able to work independently; works well under pressure; legible handwriting; and good communications skills.

      Have the ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively and the ability to communicate within a team setting.

      Education and/or Training (Minimum Qualifications for Consideration

      Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent.

      Should have experience in general office procedures, 1-2 years of Reception experience in an office environment.

      Must be computer literate, have good organizational skills, along with the ability to multi-task. Must be detail oriented, pleasant phone manner, and proficient in general office procedures and the ability to work well with the public.

      HOURS: 9am to 5pm.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • RN - Pediatric Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist - Bridges To Health Program

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Assess the medical needs of each child by reviewing their diagnosis, birth history, and inpatient and outpatient records.
    2. Initiate and update Level of Care Assessments for each medically fragile client on the caseload.
    3. Train foster and birth families to care for their child in a home setting with reinforcement as needed.
    4. Make appropriate referrals for community-based care and provide follow-up as needed.
    5. Make monthly nurse home visits to children in the Bridges To Health Program. Fill out medical forms for school, day camps and treatment centers, medical records for courts for subsidy and adoption cases.
    6. Collaborate with Health Care Integrators, Case Planners and doctors to assess child's health care needs and problems, and to implement Individual Health Care Plans.
    7. Provide direct care to patients consisting of asthma treatments, catheterization, physical assessment for child abuse cases, vital signs, and any emergency/respite care.
    8. Provide telephone triage and advice to biological and foster parents.
    9. Maintain records and provide follow-up on all children taking psychotropic medications and liaison to child psychiatrist.
    10. Provide pre-counseling to biological parents and foster/adoptive parents of children who are at risk for HIV and need to be tested; provide sexuality counseling to medically fragile adolescents in foster care, or who have been adopted or returned to the care of their birth parents.
    11. Attend Quarterly Team meetings with Health Care Integrators to provide medical information pertaining to the clients.
    12. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Prefer ability to work every 6th or 7th Saturday and 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. once a week.
    Minimum Requirements:
      NYS RN license

      BSN Degree

      Must have 2 years post graduate experience in pediatrics and/or maternal child health field.

      Home care experience preferred.

      Ability to be on call for medical emergencies after 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • RN Pediatric Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist - Prevention & Foster Care Program

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Assess the medical needs of each child by reviewing their diagnosis, birth history, and inpatient and outpatient records.
    2. Initiate, maintain, and update health care plans for each client.
    3. Train foster and prevention families to care for their child in a home setting with reinforcement as needed.
    4. Make appropriate referrals for community-based care and provide follow-up as needed.
    5. Make periodic nurse home visits to children in the Prevention and Foster Care Programs; make nurse home visits at least monthly to foster care children with special medical needs.
    6. Fill out medical forms for school, day camps and treatment centers, medical records for courts for subsidy and adoption cases.
    7. Collaborate with social workers and doctors to assess child's health care needs and problems, and to implement health care plans.
    8. Provide direct care to patients consisting of asthma treatments, catheterization, physical assessment for child abuse cases, vital signs, and any emergency care.
    9. Provide telephone triage and advice to biological and foster parents.
    10. Maintain records and provide follow-up on all children taking psychotropic medications and liaison to child psychiatrist.
    11. Provide pre-counseling to biological parents of children who are at risk for HIV and need to be tested; provide sexuality counseling to adolescents in prevention and foster care.
    12. Accompany NAC staff on field trips to monitor the medical needs of a child. This may require some weekend work.
    13. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Prefer ability to work every 6th or 7th Saturday and 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. once a week.
    Minimum Requirements:
      NYS RN license

      BSN Degree.

      Must have 2 years post graduate experience in pediatrics and/or maternal child health field.

      Home care experience preferred.

      Ability to be on call for medical emergencies after 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

      Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • RN-Quality Assurance Specialist

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Monitoring and implementing a strategic quality improvement plan for assigned New Alternatives for Children (NAC) department(s) including but not limited to our Article 28 Medical Clinic, Article 31 Mental Health Clinic and/or Bridges-to-Health (B2H) Medicaid waiver program. Under the supervision of the Director, work with department staff to: assure compliance with all city, state and federal regulations; streamline workflow for frontline staff and; identify best practices for physicians, nurses, caseworkers and NAC staff.
    Duties:
    1. • Monitoring all programs and services according to agency, state, and federal funding standards and requirements.
    2. • Conducting periodic random case record reviews and other internal quality reviews of the Department(s) with written reports of findings to the Director of QA and departmental staff.
    3. • Implementing and conducting analysis of the consumer satisfaction with written report of findings to the Director of QA and departmental staff.
    4. • Monitoring agency compliance with the implementation and maintenance of all regulations and standards.
    5. • Attending internal and external meetings and trainings related to the department’s focus.
    6. • Conducting special projects and tasks as assigned by the Director of QA.
    7. • Providing QA for other programs and projects deemed necessary by the Director of QA
    Minimum Requirements:
      • The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Nursing with two years of experience. Prior quality improvement or contract management experience a plus. Prior work with Medicaid funded programs a plus.

      • Comfort level with critically reviewing case records and analyzing and reporting quantitative and qualitative data.

      • Detail-oriented.

      •

      Ability to develop outcomes and write management performance reports;

      • Ability to monitor and oversee compliance with local, state and federal standards and regulations.

      • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with good public speaking skills.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Senior Administrative Assistant

    • Key Responsibilities:
    1. Supervisor: Director of Preventive Services with tasks also assigned by senior administrative personnel including the Executive Director and Executive Assistant, Development Director, Associate Executive Director for Policy, Planning and Program Development and related staff (Research & Evaluation; Quality Assurance). Responsibility: This position provides a variety of clerical, organizational and back-up services to the Prevention Department as well as the administrative staff mentioned above. A great deal of filing and organization of materials and information will be required as well as handling of petty cash, record keeping, copying and correspondence. Duties: 1. Maintain petty cash and a supply of metro cards. Process daily requests for these resources. 2. Provide administrative assistance to Preventive Services staff including ordering of supplies and production, copying and distribution of forms. 3. Maintain Preventive Services case records by setting up files, copying, filing and organizing case record materials. 4. Maintain Preventive Services records including: case log of open and closed cases; on-call log and coverage schedule; Social Work Staff deadlines; and program case list. 5. Schedule client visits to the NAC Mental Health Clinic, generate encounter forms, order supplies, set up files; and update client information in third party billing software. 6. Provide project assistance to the NAC Mental Health Clinic. 7. Work with Junior Benefit Committee in planning fundraising events. 8. Work with development staff in planning annual Benefit. 9. Assist administrative staff listed above with tasks including - Processing of correspondence, editing, copying, mailing, filing, etc. - Scheduling meetings and prepare materials for meetings. - Filing and file maintenance. - Occasional typing to fill out forms, mail merges, and/or re-creation of forms in Word. - Copying and distribution of documents. 10. Assist with preparation of large mailings, benefit event tasks and various Board-related activities. 11. Perform any other duties reasonably required to meet the responsibilities of the position. Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with occasional flexibility
    Minimum Requirements:
      Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required with excellent communication skills and computer literacy. Candidate must be highly organized and able to handle multiple simultaneous projects and balance concurrent assignments. Basic quantitative skills and internet familiarity is needed. Computer skills required must include MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook. Knowledge of Donor Perfect software is a plus. Communication skills must include written and oral proficiency, including effective telephone demeanor and the ability to work well with a variety of staff members as well as members of the NAC Board of Directors and other outside entities.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Social Work Supervisor

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Reports to the Assistant Director/Director of Foster Care and Adoption, and supervises four (4) MSW level foster care and adoption social workers.
    2. Ensures that social workers are conducting permanency planning activities in an appropriate and timely manner that workers are identifying the needs of each case, and are either providing directly or are accessing the entire range of clinical and concrete services that the case requires.
    3. Assists supervisees in prioritizing workloads.
    4. Ensures that social workers are meeting all ACS and NAC mandates and paperwork requirements.
    5. Attends Family Team Conferences, Service Plan Reviews, and Case Reviews.
    6. Prepares social workers for court proceedings, and be willing to testify.
    7. Works collaboratively with colleagues in an interdisciplinary team model.
    8. Ensures supervisees' adherence to all agency personnel policies and procedures.
    9. Has responsibility on a rotating basis for 24 hour on-call duty and Saturday office administrative coverage.
    Minimum Requirements:
      MSW with minimum of 5 years post graduate experience.

      Prior experience in child welfare, supervisory experience preferred.

      Knowledge of health-related factors in working with physically disabled and/or chronically ill children, as well as experience in the area of child development.

      LCSW
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Social Worker (Preventive Services)

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. 1. Provides casework and clinical services to children and families utilizing individual, group and family modalities. Coordinates services for a caseload of 10 families as recommended by NAC’s multi-disciplinary treatment team. 2. Provides intensive social work services to children and families in order to implement the goals and tasks of the Family Assessment and Service Plan (FASP). 3. Conducts home visits to families. 4. Ensures adherence to agency policies and ACS regulatory requirements. 5. Makes adequate use of individual and group supervision, on-site clinical trainings and mental health in-service. 6. Completes ACS and NAC paperwork in a timely manner and ensures that documentation conforms to agency, City and State regulatory requirements. 7. Participates as a treatment team member in agency case review meetings. 8. Has responsibility for a 24-hour on-call duty on a rotating basis.
    Minimum Requirements:
      1. MSW from an accredited school of social work; LMSW required within 6 months of employment. 2. Bi-lingual (English/ Spanish) is preferred. 3. Knowledge of health-related factors in working with chronically ill children, as well as experience in the area of child development is a plus. 4. Prior experience in preventive services, child welfare, and/or health care preferred. 5. Work hours generally 9-5; but may require one evening or more for clients who need to be seen after 5 p.m.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Social Workers (Foster Care & Adoption Dept)

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Performs permanency planning for all foster children and ensures that children achieve their permanency goals in as expeditious a manner as possible.
    2. Assesses the needs of foster children and ensures that the appropriate range of clinical and concrete services are accessed as needed for each child.
    3. Assesses foster parents for their potential suitability as adoptive parents; assist foster parents in managing the children placed in their homes; and assists foster parents in their efforts to work with birth families.
    4. Directly provides counseling and case management services to foster children and their families.
    5. Completes ACS and NAC paperwork in a timely manner and ensures that all documentation conforms to agency, city, and state regulatory requirements.
    6. Collaborates with ACS case managers, ACS attorneys, NAC attorneys as needed for permancy planning and other issues.
    7. Facilitates Service Plan Reviews.
    8. Participates as a treatment team member in agency case review meetings.
    9. Supervises visits between children and birth families, and arranges sibling visits.
    10. Makes all home visits as required by each case.
    11. Has responsibility for a 24-hour on-call duty on a rotating basis.
    Minimum Requirements:
      MSW from an accredited school of social work.

      LMSW preferred.

      Prior experience in child welfare preferred.

      Knowledge of health related factors in working with physically and/or chronically disabled children, as well as experience in the area of child development.

      Proficiency in Spanish is desirable.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Supervisor for Bridges to Health

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Supervise 5 to 6 Health Care Integrators in the delivery of services to B2H families.
    Duties:
    1. Provide weekly supervision for staff that includes support, education and accountability
    2. Ensure that Individual Health Plans, Progress Notes and all necessary case recordings are up to date.
    3. Maintain statistical data on all cases
    4. Review Health Care Integrators' contact sheets
    5. Responsible for signing staff's time sheets.
    6. Monitor and ensure staff training and development
    7. Participate in team meetings
    8. Participate in weekly supervision with Program Director
    9. Along with Program Director work closely with ACS and the State in implementing the Bridges to Health program.
    10. Accompany staff on Home Visits.
    11. HOURS: 9 to 5 Monday through Friday. Some evening work maybe required. Must be available to staff regarding any emergency situation that may arise.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Requires an LMSW but prefers an LCSW with 3 to 5 years supervisory experience. Knowledge of the Foster Care system essential.

      Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.

      Knowledge of health-related factors in working with physically challenged and/or chronically ill children and their families a plus.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org












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