NAC has played an instrumental part of my growth as a social worker. My purpose is to uplift, inspire, and instill hope. NAC allows me to put these values into action to create positive change.

- Samantha Callaghan, LMSW Director of Family Permanency Center

I’ve been working at NAC for 21 years! I’m proud to be making a difference. I've seen clients gain confidence, find their voice and develop their creative expression, first in the therapy space, and then excel and grow in other aspects of their lives.

- Linda Peck, Director, Creative Arts and Alternative Therapies

I am so lucky to work alongside an amazing, supportive, and committed team who help me each day in this work. You are never alone here at NAC. My colleagues have become like family!

- Muriel Vancol, LSW Assistant Director, Intake and Foster Parent Support

NAC is special. We have an ethos of caring, inclusivity, and non-judgment. It is beyond our mandate, it is our mission.

- David Shichman, LMSW Director of Resources, Advocacy & Homelessness Prevention

Work at NAC

Our dedicated and caring staff is the heart of our award-winning work at NAC.

It is their unique expertise and commitment to our mission that allows us to achieve extraordinary outcomes and set the highest standard of care for children with complex medical needs. In addition to competitive salaries and excellent benefits, NAC offers a client and employee-centered culture with meaningful opportunities for professional advancement and in-service training.
Filter Jobs

07/17/2025

Full-Time

Education Department

Education Specialist – Elementary

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Education Specialist – Elementary to join its NAC Futures Team.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an innovative and interdisciplinary child wel...

See Position

04/25/2025

Full-Time

Comprehensive Care Center (Medical)

825 7th Ave

Clinic Nurse, LPN

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. NAC operates an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Article 29i Voluntary Foster Care Agency Clinic, and an Article 31 Mental Health Clinic, (collectively known as “the Clinic”) ...

See Position

04/01/2025

Full-Time

Special Medical Prevention Services

825 7th Ave

Prevention Case Planner (Bachelor & Master Level)

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 complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Case Planner to join its Special Medical Prevention Program.

Our Prevention program delivers a range ...

See Position

Full-Time

Special Medical Prevention Services

825 7th Ave

Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor

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 complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor to join its Special Medical Prevention Program.

Our Prevention...

See Position

02/12/2025

Per Diem

CFTSS/HCBS

825 7th Ave

Per-Diem Service Provider – ALL FIVE BOROUGHS AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY

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 Per Diem Service Provider to join its CFTSS (Child and Family Treatment and Support Services) and HCBS (Home and C...

See Position

Per Diem

CFTSS/HCBS

825 7th Ave

Fee For Service /Per Diem Therapist- ALL FIVE BOROUGHS AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is a nonprofit child welfare, health and social services agency in NYC that serves children with complex medical and behavioral health conditions and their families through a range of clinical programs, social services and onsite medical and mental health clinics.

The Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) are part of a new state initiative to meet the behavioral and emotional he...

See Position

Full-Time

Adoption and Kinship Support

825 7th Ave

Parent Advocate

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 Parent Advocate to join its Foster Care/Adoption Department.

This position will ensure that birth parents have an adequate v...

See Position

08/29/2023

Full-Time

Specialized Family Foster Care

825 7th Ave

Bilingual Master’s-Level Case Planner

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning, interdisciplinary child welfare and social service agency located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Our brand-new, state-of-the-art office provides an inspiring environment for our dedicated team.

At NAC, we are passionate about serving children and families facing medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities across all five boroughs of New York City. We offer ...

See Position

Full-Time

Specialized Family Foster Care

825 7th Ave

Bilingual Bachelor’s-Level Case Planner

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 complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs.  To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Bilingual Bachelor’s-Level Case Planner, Specialized Family Foster Care to joi...

See Position

Part-Time

Comprehensive Care Center (Medical)

825 7th Ave

Part-Time Pediatric Registered Nurse RN Care Coordinator

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning health care and social service agency in Midtown Manhattan, with a satellite Bronx office, which serves children living with medical complexity, disabilities or serious emotional or psychiatric disturbance and their families.

We are currently seeking a Pediatric Nurse/RN Care Coordinator to work in the communities of families enrolled in our Prevention and Foster Care program...

See Position

06/21/2023

Full-Time

Comprehensive Care Center (Medical)

825 7th Ave

Full-Time Pediatric Registered Nurse/RN Care Coordinator

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 currently seeking a Pediatric Registered Nurse to work in the communities of families enrolled in our Prevention and Foster Care programs and in our clinics. This position offers highl...

See Position

01/13/2023

Per Diem

CFTSS/HCBS

Bronx

Bilingual Per-Diem Provider Servicer – All Boroughs

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 Per Diem Service Provider to join its CFTSS (Child and ...

See Position

11/21/2022

Fee For Service

Mental Health Service

Bronx

Fee-for-Services Psychotherapist

To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Fee-for-Services Psychotherapist to join its Mental Health Services Department.

  • Title of Position: Fee-for-Services Psychotherapist
  • Position Type: Full Time and Part –Time
  • Pay Range: Based on Experience
  • Location: 37 West 26 See Position

11/17/2022

Full-Time

Preventive Services

Manhattan

Bachelor’s Level Case Planner

To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Case Planner to join its Special Medical Prevention Program.

Our Prevention program delivers a range of clinical, case management, and supportive services to families who are child-welfare involved and caring for children diagnosed with chronic or complex medical conditions.  The goal is for families to remain intact while ensuring caregiv...

See Position

06/01/2022

Full-Time

Foster Care

Manhattan

Master Level Case Planner

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 complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs.  To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Master’s-Level Case Planner, Specialized Family Foster Care t...

See Position

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

New Alternatives for Children 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 join in the movement to dismantle oppressive policies and practices that make our service necessary in the first place.

Learn more about DEI efforts at NAC
Learn About Our Comprehensive Approach