Job Listings

We have a diverse range of professional needs, but they have one requirement in common: we are looking for people committed to helping children with serious medical issues and their families.

Please specify position of interest when applying and submit your resume and a cover letter by mail, fax or e-mail to:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
New Alternatives for Children
15 West 26th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010

E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org
FAX: 212-994-3003


WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

 


    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. 1. Assess the medical needs of each child by reviewing their diagnosis, birth history, and inpatient and outpatient records.
    2. 2. Initiate, maintain, and update health care plans for each client.
    3. 3. Train foster and prevention families to care for their child in a home setting with reinforcement as needed.
    4. 4. Make appropriate referrals for community-based care and provide follow-up as needed.
    5. 5. Make periodic nurse home visits to children in the Prevention and Foster Care Programs; make nurse home visits at least monthly to foster care children with special medical needs.
    6. Nurse home visits must be made during after school hours.
    7. 6. Fill out medical forms for school, day camps and treatment centers, medical records for courts for subsidy and adoption cases.
    8. 7. Collaborate with social workers and doctors to assess child’s health care needs and problems, and to implement health care plans.
    9. Work Schedule:
    10. Full-time, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    11. Prefer ability to work every 6th or 7th Saturday and 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. once a week.
    12. 8. Provide direct care to patients consisting of asthma treatments, catheterization, physical assessment for child abuse cases, vital signs, and any emergency care.
    13. 9. Provide telephone triage and advice to biological and foster parents.
    14. 10. Maintain records and provide follow-up on all children taking psychotropic medications and liaison to child psychiatrist.
    15. 11. Provide pre-counseling to biological parents of children who are at risk for HIV and need to be tested; provide sexuality counseling to adolescents in foster care.
    16. 12. Accompany NAC staff on field trips to monitor the medical needs of a child.
    17. This may require some weekend work.
    Minimum Requirements:
      -NYS RN license

      -Requires Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN).

      -Prefers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

      -Must have 2 years post graduate experience in pediatrics and/or maternal child health field.

      -Home care experience preferred.

      -Ability to be on call for medical emergencies after 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

      Ability to work flexible hours.

      -Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Administrative Assistant, B2H

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. 1. Maintain Program case records by setting up, copying, filing, organizing case record materials, and making sure charts include all required paperwork.
    2. 2. Prepare reports, memos, letters and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
    3. 3. Provide administrative assistance to Bridges To Health Program staff including production, copying and distribution of forms.
    4. 4. Attend Program meetings and take minutes.
    5. 5. Assist with mailings.
    6. 6. Serve as member of administrative team.
    7. 7. Provide telephone reception coverage at front desk in emergency situations.
    8. 8. Perform any other duties reasonably required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
    9. Hours: 35 Hours; Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional flexible hours
    Minimum Requirements:
      Excellent communication skills and computer literacy required.

      Candidate must be highly organized, detail orientated, and able to handle multiple simultaneous projects and balance concurrent assignments.

      Basic quantitative skills and internet familiarity are needed.

      Computer skills must include MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

      Communication skills must include written and oral proficiency, including effective telephone demeanor and the ability to work well with a variety of staff members.

      Requires Bachelor's degree and administrative support experience.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Administrative Assistant, Bridges to Health, Waiver Services, plus Transportation and Recreation Departments

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. This position provides a variety of clerical, organizational and administrative services to programs reporting to the Director of Waiver Services, Transportation and Recreation.
    2. A great deal of organizing of materials and information will be required as well as record keeping, copying, faxing, phone calls and data entry.
    Duties:
    1. 1. Prepares packets of materials to be used by WSP supervisors during group interviews.
    2. 2. Organizes employment application packets of WSP candidates for Human Resources to check references.
    3. 3. Tracks WSP training attendance, and helps providers to keep in compliance with deadlines.
    4. 4. Assists WSP's and WSP Supervisors in registering for B2H and NAC trainings.
    5. Receives, logs and files training certificates.
    6. 5. Assists in scheduling of on-site B2H training, and ensures that rooms are reserved and set up for trainings and various meetings.
    7. 6. In charge of petty cash and Metro Cards.
    8. 7. Enters data from service summaries into online system, and monitors WSP billing for service planning.
    9. 8. Keeps up to date information on WSP’s availability and work schedules.
    10. 9. Maintains records on all outside contractors.
    11. 10. Covers the 6th floor switchboard in emergencies.
    12. Hours: 35 Hours. Monday through Friday. 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with occasional flexible hours.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Excellent communication skills and computer literacy required.

      Candidate must be highly organized, detail orientated, and able to handle multiple simultaneous projects and balance concurrent assignments.

      Basic quantitative skills and internet familiarity are needed.

      Computer skills required must include MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

      Communication skills must include written and oral proficiency, including effective telephone demeanor and the ability to work well with a variety of staff members.

      Requires Bachelor's degree and administrative support experience.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Behavior Specialist

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Maintains a maximum caseload of eight children Works with directly with the child to develop his/her social academic skills to promote special talents, interests, and recreational pursuits with the child. Develops a recreation plan in conjunction with the foster parent for each child on his/her caseload. Identifies community resources for the child. Advocates for the child within his/her school. This includes providing technical assistance to the classroom teacher and paraprofessional (if applicable) using the ABC model. This also includes coordination with NAC's Education Director. Maintains accurate and timely record keeping. Facilitates and supervises visits between the child and birth family on a prearranged schedule. Maintains weekly face-to-face contact with foster parent and child in the foster home or community. Two face-to-face contacts per month must be in the foster home. Maintains weekly phone contact with the foster parent. Co-facilitates weekly foster parent trainings with the TFBH coordinator alternating on a be-weekly basis with the social worker. Provides a few hours of weekly respite to the foster parent.
    Minimum Requirements:
      A Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, special education, or related human service field is required. Direct experience working with children is required. Experience working with emotionally disturbed children is preferred. Effective behavior analysis, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention skills are valuable. The ability to serve as a possible role model to children is necessary. Knowledge of health related factors in working with physically disabled and/or chronically ill children who have psychiatric diagnoses is valuable. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills are essential. Proficiency is Spanish is desirable.
    Salary: Based on experience.
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) Fee-for-Service Psychotherapist

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Delivers mental health treatment services including individual, collateral, family, and/or group psychotherapy, intake and assessment and crisis intervention in New Alternatives for Children's (NAC's) Article 31 Mental Health Clinic Program. Completes required documentation within prescribed timeframes.
    2. Clinical supervision provided.
    Duties:
    1. Provides individual and/or group psychotherapy sessions to clients in NAC's Mental Health Clinic;
    2. Completes intake evaluations
    3. Documents sessions by means of progress notes;
    4. Assists in planning, development, and implementation of care delivered;
    5. Develops treatment plans and quarterly treatment plan reviews;
    6. Completes required documentation including, but not limited to, contact forms, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, anecdotal notations and other documentation as needed within prescribed timeframes;
    7. Works with the NAC multidisciplinary team, the client's family, and other service providers (school, churches, after school programs, and other community services) as appropriate, to meet treatment goals and assure continuity of care; and
    8. Performs all duties in accordance with New York State and federal regulations, and with NAC's Mental Health Clinic Treatment Program Policy & Procedures Manual.
    9. HOURS: After school, evening and/or Saturday hours required. We will offer a pay differential for those willing to work on Saturdays. At least 7 hours per week; more hours preferred.
    Minimum Requirements:
      LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist. Graduate students participating in an accredited social work field placement internship or psychology externship at NAC may also perform the duties of psychotherapist under appropriate supervision. Prior experience in a community-based outpatient mental health clinic, knowledge of foster care, and interest in leading psychotherapy groups (e.g., father's groups, sibling groups, and music and recreation therapy groups) is a plus. Spanish-speaking required.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Case Aide (Per Diem)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Supervises and maintains the safety of individuals on vans and in NAC playrooms.
    2. Collaborates with Activities Coordinator and other team members to arrange and implement recreation, trips and special events for NAC children and families.
    3. Supports clinical staff in the provision of consistently high quality services.
    Duties:
    1. Supervises medically fragile children and their siblings in agency vans from their homes to NAC and on recreational trips.
    2. Supervises medically fragile children and their siblings in activity rooms at NAC.
    3. Plans and implements recreational activities and trips for both medically fragile children and their siblings.
    4. Keeps appropriate written records about trips and activities for inclusion in case records.
    5. Assists social workers in preparing for and supervising groups and/or helps provide services in other appropriate ways.
    6. Maintains supplies of arts and crafts materials, purchase and prepare simple snacks/meals for children, and assist in clothing drives and distributions.
    7. Assists with large holiday parties, adoption parties and other special events.
    8. Performs additional responsibilities in accordance with agency needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Bachelor's Degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent in experience - working with children, working with clients with disabilities or medical conditions, etc.

      Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule - particularly later evenings and Saturdays.

      Three years experience working with children with disabilities or who are medically fragile strongly preferred.

      Ability and interest in working with multi-disciplinary staff.

      Knowledge of New York City and the recreational and educational opportunities that exist here is very helpful.

      CPR and first aid training are required prior to or immediately following employment.

      Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

      Requires prolonged sitting while on vans, and an ability to work in severe weather conditions (both heat and cold).

      Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Case Associate

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Assist Social Workers with various case planning tasks, including making home visits, supervising family visits, making referrals for concrete services and gathering information for adoption home studies.
    2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    3. • Conduct foster home visits, visits to birth homes, family
    4. visits and other
    5. field visits; document visits for electronic case record.
    6. • Assist social workers with necessary phone contacts to arrange
    7. appointments or make referrals for concrete services.
    8. • Attend Family Team Conferences, family meetings, and any other
    9. scheduled case related conferences, as necessary.
    10. • Supervise family visits in the office and in the community, acting as a
    11. visiting coach; document visits for electronic case record.
    12. • Accompany and advocate for parents at appointments for public
    13. assistance, housing, and other necessary services.
    14. • Visit schools to discuss educational progress of children with teachers
    15. and other school personnel.
    16. • Attend case reviews with multi-disciplinary professional staff.
    17. • Assist with data collection for adoption home studies.
    18. • Provide other assistance, as might reasonably be required, to support
    19. case
    20. management and permanency efforts for families with children in foster care.
    Minimum Requirements:


      1.

      Bachelor’s degree; BSW preferred.

      2.

      Child Welfare experience; prior work in foster care preferred.

      3.

      Prior experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds.

      4.

      Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. The CASAC will offer social supports to NAC families where there is at least one member who is a substance abuser.
    Duties:
    1. Provide supportive counseling
    2. Engage in case management
    3. Link clients to community-based substance abuse services and monitors their utilization
    4. Work in collaboration with the mental health clinician and substance abuse providers
    5. Attend Family Team Conferences and assures the participation of substance abuse providers
    6. Provide supportive and relapse prevention groups for clients with substance abuse problems
    7. Provide support and psycho-education groups for children, adolescents, spouses and partners affected by a substance-abusing family member.
    8. HOURS:
    9. Work hours generally 9 -5, but may require one evening or more for clients who need to be seen after 5 PM.
    Minimum Requirements:


      BA degree, MSW preferred; CASAC certification; comprehensive knowledge of chemical dependency signs, symptoms and treatment approaches; familiarity with substance abuse assessment and screening tools. Knowledge of and a respect for culturally competent practices; knowledge of a broad range of psychiatric disorders that are prevalent in children, adolescents and adults; familiarity with signs, symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse; knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities such as (but not limited to): multi-systemic treatment, structural family therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, supportive counseling and strength-based and culturally competent practices; knowledge of DV assessment and screening tools and counseling approaches; knowledge of community resources and skill in linking clients to services and monitoring utilization.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Full Time Driver

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Drives medically fragile children and their families in agency vans from their homes to NAC, and on recreational trips in a manner which is safe and efficient.
    2. Maintains vans in good working condition and conduct regular inspections, and seek repairs as needed.
    3. Ensure that the van is cleaned regularly, including seat belts, and make sure that vans have carseats.
    4. Make sure that the van has a well-stocked first aid kit and a working fire extinguisher.
    5. Coordinates with dispatchers and case aides to organize transportation of medically fragile children and their families.
    6. Has knowledge of the geography of all five boroughs of New York City and chooses most efficient and safest routes when transporting children.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Experience driving a van (or bus or other vehicle) and working with children, or other clients with disabilities or medical conditions, etc.

      Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule-some evenings (until 8 or 9 P.M.) and some Saturdays.

      Ability and interest in working with multi-disciplinary staff.

      Experience working with children and/or physically disabled children preferred.

      Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

      Drivers should have good driving records.

      CPR and first aid training are required prior to or immediately following employment.
    Salary: Salary based on experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Full Time Educational Advocate / Waiver Service Provider (Level 3)

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Collaborates with DOE staff, B2H coworkers and case planners to ensure that children are appropriately placed or classified, and receiving the services to which they are entitled or that are mandated in their IEPs.
    2. Provides a range of group and individual services to clients in the B2H program.
    3. Key Responsibilities:
    4. 1.Demonstrates skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    5. 2.Develops or participates in the development of Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    6. 3. Direct advocacy in the community and with the educational system or others regarding childrens' disabilities and needs related to health care issues.
    7. 4. Advocacy training for children and/or caregivers, including during community and school transitions.
    8. 5. Advises others involved in or supervising complex advocacy work.
    9. 6. Provides additional services when necessary, including prevocational support, crisis avoidance, and any others that may be assigned.
    10. Performs additional responsibilities in accordance with agency needs
    Minimum Requirements:
      1. Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field

      2. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on individual client and family needs. Later evenings and Saturdays may be required.

      3. Knowledge and experience working with developmentally disabled, medically fragile, or emotionally disturbed individuals. Three or more years of related experience strongly preferred.

      4. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

      5. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Health Care Integrator

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. The Bridges to Health Program provides family and community support services to children in foster care and their caregivers so that these children can remain in the community and avoid placement in institutional settings.
    2. These services complement existing foster care services for children who are medically fragile, developmentally disabled, or suffering from serious emotional disturbances, and can involve multiple family networks and follow the participant after the foster care case has closed.
    Duties:
    1. Engage children and caregivers to assess relevant child and family dynamics, including strengths and needs.
    2. Evaluate the need for Bridges to Health services; complete eligibility assessment.
    3. Develop and implement with child and family an integrated service plan (also known as the "Individualized Health Plan") that outlines services needed to support the child in his or her home and community.
    4. Evaluate the plan's effectiveness with child and family and update on an ongoing basis.
    5. Link child and family to needed supports and services, including skill building, intensive in-home supports, employment-related services, respite, crisis intervention and avoidance, advocacy, and adaptive and assistive equipment, among others; coordinate with these services.
    6. Ensure a stable environment for the child.
    7. Empower child and caregiver.
    8. Advocate for child's needs.
    9. Coordinate and hold team meetings as necessary to discuss potential solutions with all involved parties.
    10. Participate in quality management.
    11. HOURS: This is a full time position. Evening and Saturday hours may be required occasionally
    Minimum Requirements:
      A master's degree in social work, plus knowledge of providing service coordination and information, linkages, and referrals for community-based services to children with special needs or individuals with disabilities.

      New graduates of accredited schools of social work are encouraged to apply.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Part Time Educational Advocate / Waiver Service Provider (Level 2)

    • Part Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Collaborates with DOE staff, B2H coworkers and case planners to ensure that children are appropriately placed and classified, and receiving the services mandated in their IEPs. Coordinates advocacy efforts with those of NAC Foster Care social workers and NAC education department staff. Provides a range of group and individual services to clients in the B2H program.
    2. Key Responsibilities:
    3. 1.Demonstrates skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    4. 2.Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, particularly educational advocacy. Services may also include: prevocational support, crisis avoidance, and any others that may be assigned.
    5. 3.Develops or participates in the development of Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    6. 4.Direct advocacy in the community and with the educational system or others regarding children's' disabilities and needs related to health care issues.
    7. 5.Performs additional responsibilities in accordance with agency needs
    Minimum Requirements:
      1. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Human Services or other related field. Master's Degree preferred.

      2. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on individual client and family needs. Later evenings and Saturdays required.

      3. Knowledge and experience working with developmentally disabled, medically fragile, or emotionally disturbed individuals. Two years of related experience. Two or more years preferred.

      4. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

      5. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Per Diem Waiver Service Provider (Level 1)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the assigned Waiver Service Supervisor, the Waiver Service Provider (Level 1) interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    Duties:
    1. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    2. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including family/caregiver supports and services, skill building, planned respite (for children with developmental delays or emotional disturbance) and any others that may be assigned.
    3. Participates in the development of Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role.
    4. Reports on progress towards goals at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    5. Assists in crisis avoidance as necessary.
    6. May possibly include an elevated level of responsibility coordinating aspects of the Waiver Service Provider (Level 2) responsibilities.
    7. Works flexible hours as dictated by service need.
    8. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      High School Diploma

      Associate's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related field.

      Associate Two years of experience working with children and families, preferably children with special needs.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Per Diem Waiver Service Provider (Level 2)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the assigned Waiver Service Supervisor, the Waiver Service Provider (Level 2) interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    Duties:
    1. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    2. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including prevocational services, crisis respite, and any others that may be assigned Develops or participates in the development of Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role.
    3. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    4. Assists in crisis avoidance and management as necessary.
    5. May possibly include an elevated level of responsibility coordinating aspects of the Waiver Service Provider (Level 3) responsibilities.
    6. Works flexible hours as dictated by service.
    7. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Associates degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work Human Services or other related field.

      Bachelor's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred for crisis respite.

      Two years of related experience. Three or more years preferred.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Per Diem Waiver Service Provider (Level 3)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the Waiver Service Director, the Waiver Service Provider (Level 3) interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    Duties:
    1. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    2. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including special needs advocacy, crisis avoidance and response services, intensive in-home supports, planned or crisis respite (for children who are medically fragile) and any others that may be assigned.
    3. Develops Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role.
    4. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    5. Assists in crisis response and management as necessary.
    6. Works flexible hours as dictated by service need and assumes responsibility for on-call coverage per team assignment.
    7. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      LPN or RN is required in order to provide planned or crisis respite to Medically Fragile children.

      Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related field.

      Master's degree preferred for Intensive In-Home Supports.

      Master's degree strongly preferred for Immediate Crisis

      Response services.

      Two years of related experience. Three or more years preferred.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Proposal Writer/Development Associate

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. To write foundation and government proposals and reports and to assist with several aspects of agency operations focusing on fundraising, public relations and special events.
    2. To assist with the preparation of materials and the tracking of development activities with foundations, individuals and other income sources.
    3. Hours: Office hours are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday.
    4. Some flexibility may occasionally be required.
    Duties:
    1. To carry-out and assist with writing, research, and other functions related to fundraising proposals and other fundraising activities
    2. To draft and manage thank you letters and other forms of donor acknowledgement/correspondence.
    3. To draft/edit text for NAC public relations activities which may include newsletters, annual reports, brochures, press releases and public service announcements.
    4. To oversee disbursement of family emergency needs grants from several funds.
    5. Requests are recommended/requested by NAC Social Workers and need to be matched to the appropriate fund, documented, tracked and reported on, to the donor according to their individual guidelines.
    6. To assist with any aspect of special events for fundraising and public relations purposes working closely with the Senior Development Associate and Executive Assistant on NAC's annual benefit event.
    7. To assist with preparation for meetings such as the Board Development Committee.
    8. To assist with making contacts related to fundraising and public relations-for example: contacting other agencies for letters of support; contacting media with regard to publicity; contacting elected officials to promote NAC and secure funding.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Qualifications:

      A minimum of three years experience in nonprofit fundraising with an emphasis on experience in writing proposals.

      Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or related subject.

      Excellent writing and communications skills.

      Computer literacy which must include familiarity with Word and various internet/email functions.

      Preferable if also familiar with Publisher, Quark, Facebook and social networking, Donor Perfect and Excel.

      Knowledge of public relations and health and social services field and/or special events experience helpful.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • RN Pediatric Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist - Prevention & Foster Care Program

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Assess the medical needs of each child by reviewing their diagnosis, birth history, and inpatient and outpatient records.
    2. Initiate, maintain, and update health care plans for each client.
    3. Train foster and prevention families to care for their child in a home setting with reinforcement as needed.
    4. Make appropriate referrals for community-based care and provide follow-up as needed.
    5. Make periodic nurse home visits to children in the Prevention and Foster Care Programs; make nurse home visits at least monthly to foster care children with special medical needs.
    6. Fill out medical forms for school, day camps and treatment centers, medical records for courts for subsidy and adoption cases.
    7. Collaborate with social workers and doctors to assess child's health care needs and problems, and to implement health care plans.
    8. Provide direct care to patients consisting of asthma treatments, catheterization, physical assessment for child abuse cases, vital signs, and any emergency care.
    9. Provide telephone triage and advice to biological and foster parents.
    10. Maintain records and provide follow-up on all children taking psychotropic medications and liaison to child psychiatrist.
    11. Provide pre-counseling to biological parents of children who are at risk for HIV and need to be tested; provide sexuality counseling to adolescents in prevention and foster care.
    12. Accompany NAC staff on field trips to monitor the medical needs of a child. This may require some weekend work.
    13. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Prefer ability to work every 6th or 7th Saturday and 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. once a week.
    Minimum Requirements:
      NYS RN license

      BSN Degree.

      Must have 2 years post graduate experience in pediatrics and/or maternal child health field.

      Home care experience preferred.

      Ability to be on call for medical emergencies after 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

      Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.
    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Staten Island-Per Diem Youth and Family Worker (Level 3)

    • Per Diem

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Under the general direction and supervision of the Waiver Service Director, the Waiver Service Provider 3 interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, preadoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the waiver services that are outlined below.
    2. Demonstrate skills that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
    3. Provides a variety of waiver services to youth and family, including special needs advocacy, crisis avoidance and response services, intensive in-home supports, planned or crisis respite (for children who are medically fragile) and any others that may be assigned.
    4. Develops Detailed Service Plan goals and objectives for youth and family related to the Waiver Service Provider role.
    5. Reports on progress towards these at service plan reviews and team meetings.
    6. Assists in crisis response and management as necessary.
    7. Works flexible hours as dictated by service need and assumes responsibility for on-call coverage per team assignment. Includes working weekends, evening and split shifts as required by service needs.
    Minimum Requirements:
      Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related field.

      Master’s degree preferred for Intensive In-Home Supports.

      Master’s degree strongly preferred for Immediate Crisis Response services.

      Two years of related experience.

      Three or more years preferred.

      Must be willing to work in participants' homes

      Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.

      If using personal vehicle to or from work locations:

      Clean driving record and insurance commensurate with Agency requirements.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org

  • Supervisor for Bridges to Health

    • Full Time

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Supervise 5 to 6 Health Care Integrators in the delivery of services to B2H families.
    Duties:
    1. Provide weekly supervision for staff that includes support, education and accountability.
    2. Ensure that Individual Health Plans, Progress Notes and all necessary case recordings are up to date.
    3. Maintain statistical data on all cases.
    4. Review Health Care Integrators' contact sheets.
    5. Responsible for signing staff's time sheets.
    6. Monitor and ensure staff training and development.
    7. Participate in team meetings.
    8. Participate in weekly supervision with Program Director
    9. Along with Program Director work closely with ACS and the State in implementing the Bridges to Health program.
    10. Accompany staff on Home, Agency and School visits as needed.
    11. HOURS: 9 to 5 Monday through Friday. Some evening work maybe required. Must be available to staff regarding any emergency situation that may arise.
    Minimum Requirements:
      1. Requires an LMSW but prefers an LCSW with 3 to 5 years supervisory experience.

      2. Knowledge of the Foster Care system essential.

      3. Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.

      4. Knowledge of health-related factors in working with physically challenged and/or chronically ill children and their families a plus.

    Salary: Based on Experience
    E-mail: hr@NacKidsCan.org


“Every member of NAC's staff is clearly passionate about our mission of improving children's lives. Their dedication and their professional excellence are what make NAC so very special.”

Virginia Aaron
Board President, 2009-2011

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NAC Facts

  • NAC serves 1,400 children and their families annually
  • NAC has virtually eliminated foster care recidivism and aging-out of foster care
  • NAC prevents the placement of children in foster care for 98-99% of families served in Preventive Services

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