New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Bi-lingual Social Worker position in the agency's Healthy @ Home Program at our Bronx satellite office located at 1775 Grand Concourse. The Healthy @ Home Program is a comprehensive and multifaceted program that is designed to improve access to health, mental health and social services to families caring for children and youth with complex medical conditions. Families will receive support to deal with the range of feelings and concerns associated with caring for a medically fragile child.

•        Title of Position: Bilingual Bronx Social Worker
•        Position Type: Full Time
•        Pay Range: Based on Experience
•        Location: Bronx satellite office located at 1775 Grand Concourse
•        Department: Healthy @ Home Program

NAC provides financial support for social work license (LMSW & LCSW) exam prep courses.
NAC is an approved provider of Continuing Education Credits for NY LMSW and LCSWs.

Description of Responsibilities:

•Home visits to facilitate engagement, provide family support, counseling, opportunities to observe family interaction; reach out to families that are isolated, promote positive parent interactions & promote safety in the home;
•Case Management services for families to promote support and improve the well-being of each family member ( index-child, siblings, parents & caretakers);
•Carry a caseload of at least 10-12 families;
•Conduct Home visits within the NYC 5 boroughs;
•Conduct Psychosocial assessments, which includes trauma screening;
•Service planning & Goal Setting;
•Service plan implementation;
•Service coordination, monitoring & follow-up;
•On-going reassessment of clients’ needs;
•Crisis Intervention;
•Advocacy;
•Assistance with benefits & entitlements;
•Interface with Community Physicians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social workers, School Teachers and Staff, Home Care agencies, Hospitals, Palliative/Hospice Agencies, Community Clinics, Administration for Children Services, and the like;
•Complete continued education as required by NYS Office of Professions;
•Weekly Supervision;
•Participate in Staff Meetings;
•Participate in Interdisciplinary meetings and case reviews.

Additional Benefits

A hybrid work model   
-Excellent clinical supervision
-Professional training and development
-Career paths
- Convenient Midtown Manhattan & Bronx locations
-A competitive salary
Excellent benefits

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.

Required Skills:
•Ability to easily engage individuals of all backgrounds and socio-economic status.
•Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

For information on New Alternatives for Children, Inc., visit our website at www.nackidscan.org