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 with special healthcare needs and their families. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Foster Family Service Social Worker to join its Homefinding Department.

The NAC Specialized Family Foster Care serves children with medical, developmental, mental health and behavioral health needs. The foster care department is responsible to ensure safety, permanency and well-being for young people ages 0-21 placed by ACS into our foster homes. We also recruit, train, and certify our foster homes and match and place children in these homes. The Homefinding Supervisor will assist the homefinding social workers develop their clinical writing and assessment skills.

• Title of Position: Foster Family Service Social Worker
• Position Type: Full Time (Hybrid)
• Salary Range: Master’s level- $60,000- $65,000
• Location: 825 7th Avenue NY NY, 10019
• Department: Homefinding

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.

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 “Foster Family Services Worker” in the subject line when applying. Please submit a 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.