Socio-Therapist/Case Associate

Job overview

The Socio-Therapist/Case Associate role is onsite in New York, NY, with a salary range of $44,000–$48,000 per year. New Alternatives for Children serves children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities; this position supports its Specialized Family Foster Care program. The dual-role staff member provides behavioral and casework support to youth and families, promotes safety and well-being, coordinates with interdisciplinary partners, and maintains timely records in the state system.

What you'll do

• Develop behavioral plans with the interdisciplinary team
• connect youth with community and recreational resources
• advocate for youth at school
• conduct in-person child and foster-parent contacts
• participate in family and interdisciplinary conferences
• supervise visits and assist with transportation as needed
• conduct foster-home, birth-home, and other field visits
• assist with adoption home-study data collection
• maintain records in the Connections state system
• assist with casework activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

socio-therapist/case associate

new york ny

new alternatives for children

foster care

casework

youth support

family services

behavioral support

$44k–$48k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required; BSW preferred. Bilingual Spanish and child-welfare experience are preferred.

About the employer

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.