Per-Diem Service Provider - ALL FIVE BOROUGHS AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Job Description

Job Description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Midtown Manhattan dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexity, chronic health conditions, significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Per Diem Service Provider to join its CFTSS (Child and Family Treatment and Support Services) and HCBS (Home and Community Based Service Program in all five Boroughs of New York City, (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island) and Westchester County.

Under the general direction and supervision of the Clinical Rehabilitative Service Provider Supervisor, the Clinical Rehabilitative Service Provider interacts with clients and families in a variety of settings including biological, adoptive and foster homes, schools, and neighborhood, community and group care settings, and will deliver the services that are outlined below.

• Title of Position: Per-Diem Service Provider - ALL FIVE BOROUGHS AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY
• Position Type: Per Diem, In-person
• Work Days: Weekday Evenings and Weekends as scheduled
• Pay: $20.00 - $41.00 per hour / Pay rate for In-Home Therapists is: $60.00 per hour
• Location: 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
• Department: CFTSS (Child and Family Treatment and Support Services) and HCBS (Home and Community Based Service Program.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate skills that promote a safe, physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment and community.
• Provides a variety of services to youth and family, including Caregiver/Family Advocacy Support and Services, Respite, Prevocational and Supportive Employment, Community Habilitation, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment, Other Licensed Professional (In-Home Therapy) and any others that may be assigned.
• Provides input into the Service/Treatment Plans with goals/objectives for youth and family related to the client/family's needs and connected to a specific service being provided. The Clinical/Rehabilitative Service Provider reports on progress towards the attainment of the goals.
• Assists in crisis response and management as necessary.
• Works flexible hours as dictated by service need, this will include working evenings during the week and/or working weekends.
• Complete required documentation for Medicaid billing within prescribed timeframes.
• Complete required and recommended trainings.
• Communicate regularly with NAC CFTSS/HCBS Supervisor and respond to email and phone calls within 24 hours.
• Participate in supervision as scheduled.

Required Education and Experience: The wide variety of services within the two programs have different educational requirements depending on what service you are providing

• A minimum of a High School Diploma coupled with experience working with children for some services is required, but most services require a Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related fields
• A Master's degree is required for crises related services and licensure in the following fields is required for the In-Home Therapy Service (Licensed Psychoanalysts, Marriage and Family therapist, Mental Health Counselor or a LCSW or LMSW).
• One year of experience with children services (preferred)
• One year of experience working with children in the welfare system (preferred)
• One year of experience Assisting in crisis response and management (preferred)

Required Skills:

• Must be willing to work in participants homes and community settings
• Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) staff preferred

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

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.

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. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.

Every day, NAC's team of social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, education specialists, van drivers, and so many more, make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Watch our video below to meet the youth and families whose lives have been changed because of NAC's work.