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.
Description of Responsibilities:
Required Education and Experience:
Qualities of a Successful Candidate:
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.
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. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.
Every day, NAC’s team of social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, education specialists, van drivers, and so many more, make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Watch our video below to meet the youth and families whose lives have been changed because of NAC’s work.