If you’re ready to be part of an impactful program that helps families heal and rebuild, New Alternatives, Inc. invites you to apply for the role of Engagement Specialist!
Join us as we work toward a brighter future for children, parents, and families in need.

About Us:
New Alternatives, Inc. has been awarded the Incredible Years contract and is expanding its mission to help families reunify through therapy, case management, and community support. We are dedicated to providing high-quality services, including individual therapy, family therapy, supervised therapeutic visitations, case management, and parenting classes throughout San Diego County.

We have office locations: Kearny Mesa, Vista, and Chula Vista. Engagement Specialists will be required to travel between these locations as needed to provide services to families across the region.

What You’ll Do: As an Engagement Specialist, you will provide essential support and services to families in the Child Welfare System. Your primary focus will be to engage children and parents who have experienced adversity, offering services that promote successful reunification.

Your role will include:
*Case Management: Engage families and provide case management services to ensure successful reunification.
*Community Linkages: Connect families to community resources that enhance their journey toward successful reunification.
*In-Home Support: Provide in-home services to help strengthen parenting skills and support families in their goals.
*Therapeutic Transportation: Provide transportation services for children and teens to therapeutic appointments.
*Visitation & Parent Coaching: Facilitate therapeutic visitation and offer parent coaching services to improve family dynamics.
*Incredible Years Groups: Co-facilitate parenting groups (training provided) to support the growth and development of parenting skills.
*Clear Communication: Ensure consistent communication when documenting and interacting with the team to track progress and support reunification.
*Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to further the success of the program.

What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate will be passionate, experienced, and motivated to engage with children, youth, and families. Should be able to build rapport with families who have faced great adversity and navigate challenges with empathy and respect.
*Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week & available in the evenings.
*Flexibility to meet the needs of families and the program.

Why New Alternatives? At New Alternatives, Inc., we are more than just a workplace – we are a community dedicated to creating positive change for families. As an Engagement Specialist, you will be part of a team that believes in the power of supporting families through difficult times.