Child Placement Specialist

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• Title of Position:
  Child Placement Specialist
• Position Type:
  Full-time
• Salary Range:
  • Bachelor's Level: $50,000-$55,000
  • Master's Level: $60,000-$65,000
• Location:
  
  825 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019
• Department/Program:
  Foster Care-Home finding Department

• Coordinates and assists with the matching placement process between children and potential/active foster families.
• Clinically assesses all referrals received from Administration for Children's Services (ACS), in collaboration with the Home finding staff, case planning, medical department, and mental health as appropriate.
• Distributes Homefinder placement/admissions and notification packets to appropriate foster care and supportive programs i.e. medical, mental health, education, etc.
• Monitors ACS database for referrals, maintain telephone and email correspondence with the Office of Placement/ACS and assessing appropriate referrals for agency.
• Completes all ACS and NAC paperwork for Intake in a timely manner.
• Works with the foster care department to preserve challenging foster care placements through family support and mediation.
• Collaborates with the Home finding and Case Planning Departments to provide ongoing support for foster parents.
• Participates in family team conferences, case reviews and department meetings as needed.
• Co-trains prospective foster families in approved pre-certification training curriculum.
• Co-facilitate foster parent support groups/workshops with the Assistant Director of Intake and Intake Staff.

• BA/BS/BSW (MSW preferred)

• Child welfare experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain good and timely communication with colleagues at ACS, NAC and community partners.
• Willingness to develop strong relationships, and ability to demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy for clients.
• Ability to establish strong interpersonal skills to foster healthy and productive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good mediation/conflict resolution skills.

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.

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