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 complexity, chronic health conditions, significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Supervisor to join its Foster Care and Adoption Program. The ideal candidate will be strength-based and solution-oriented and will welcome the opportunity to build strong relationships with at-risk families. It’s an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team of professionals at an innovative agency with internal Article 28 & 31 clinics, serving the needs of some of the most vulnerable children and families in New York City. NAC is a child welfare agency that honors the social work profession, by offering support and consistent supervision which qualifies for LCSW licensure.

• Title of Position: Supervisor, Specialized Family Foster Care
• Position Type: Full Time, Monday – Friday, hybrid schedule.
• Pay Range: $67,000 – $72,000 per year
• Location: 825 7th Avenue New York, NY 10019
• Department: Foster Care and Adoption Program

Description of Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Director of Specialized Foster Care and supervises a team of up to 6 staff
  members including case planner, behavior specialist, case associate and parent advocate.
• Ensures that staff conduct permanency planning activities in an appropriate and timely manner; ensures that staff 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.
• Assists supervisees in prioritizing workloads.
• Ensures that case planners, behavior specialists, case associates and parent advocates are meeting all ACS and NAC mandates and paperwork requirements.
• Attends Family Team Conferences, Service Plan Reviews, and Case Reviews.
• Prepares case planners for court proceedings and be willing to testify.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues in an interdisciplinary team model.
• Ensures supervises’ adherence to all agency personnel policies and procedures.
• Has responsibility on a rotating basis for 24-hour on-call duty and Saturday office administrative coverage.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, human services, psychology, public administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of child welfare experience required; LMSW or LCSW preferred.
• Knowledge of health-related factors in working with physically disabled and/or chronically ill children, as well as experience in child development.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

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:
Please indicate Supervisor, Specialized Family Foster Care in the subject line when applying. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Leine Spohngellert at lspohngellert@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. 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.