New Alternatives For Children
New Alternatives For Children, Inc. (NAC)
is an award-winning not-for-profit agency dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs.
Job Title:
Bilingual Parent Advocate
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$41,000 - $43,000 per year
Department:
Foster Care/Adoption Department
Supervisor:
Foster Care Unit Supervisor
Location:
825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Responsibilities
Collaborates with foster care staff on all issues related to the successful engagement of birth parents
Provides direct support to birth parents including conducting home and community visits
Prepares parents for and participates at Family Team Conferences
Assists parents in utilizing community services, communicating effectively about their foster care case and meeting their service plan goals
Informs parents of their rights, and educates and advocates for parents in family court
Assists parents in remaining connected to their children during foster care placement including supporting family time
Supports the "Parent to Parent" concept, and educates and sensitizes foster parents to the issues and feelings common to parents whose children are in foster care
Acts as agency representative at Community Partner Initiative meetings
Attends NAC, ACS and RISE training sessions as appropriate
Performs all of job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Parent who has experienced a child welfare investigation that threatened or ended in actual removal of their child from their care
High School diploma or equivalent (minimum)
Proficiency in Spanish and English required
Good communication skills; strong engagement and interpersonal skills
Sensitivity to cultural strengths and differences
Experience in parenting a child with complex medical and developmental or behavioral needs
Training
Be trained by RISE training and remain engaged with RISE creating an on-going network of support
Hours
This is a full-time position and may require evening work with clients who need to be seen after 5 PM
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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is an award-winning not-for-profit agency dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs.
Job Title:
Bilingual Parent Advocate
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$41,000 - $43,000 per year
Department:
Foster Care/Adoption Department
Supervisor:
Foster Care Unit Supervisor
Location:
825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Responsibilities
Collaborates with foster care staff on all issues related to the successful engagement of birth parents
Provides direct support to birth parents including conducting home and community visits
Prepares parents for and participates at Family Team Conferences
Assists parents in utilizing community services, communicating effectively about their foster care case and meeting their service plan goals
Informs parents of their rights, and educates and advocates for parents in family court
Assists parents in remaining connected to their children during foster care placement including supporting family time
Supports the "Parent to Parent" concept, and educates and sensitizes foster parents to the issues and feelings common to parents whose children are in foster care
Acts as agency representative at Community Partner Initiative meetings
Attends NAC, ACS and RISE training sessions as appropriate
Performs all of job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Parent who has experienced a child welfare investigation that threatened or ended in actual removal of their child from their care
High School diploma or equivalent (minimum)
Proficiency in Spanish and English required
Good communication skills; strong engagement and interpersonal skills
Sensitivity to cultural strengths and differences
Experience in parenting a child with complex medical and developmental or behavioral needs
Training
Be trained by RISE training and remain engaged with RISE creating an on-going network of support
Hours
This is a full-time position and may require evening work with clients who need to be seen after 5 PM
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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