Bilingual Parent Advocate

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.•New York, NY

7d•$41,000 - $43,000•Hybrid

About The Position

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC), an award-winning nonprofit serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout New York City's five boroughs, is hiring a Bilingual Parent Advocate for its Foster Care Program. The position supports birth parents in expressing concerns about their children in foster care and navigating the foster care system effectively. The advocate collaborates with Foster Care staff on issues related to birth parents and provides direct support, including home and community visits. This full-time role offers hybrid flexibility; community visits may require evening work with clients who need to be seen after 5 PM. The position is based at 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, and reports to the Foster Care Unit Supervisor. The listed salary range is $41,000–$43,000 per year.

Requirements

Be a parent who has experienced a child welfare investigation that threatened or resulted in the removal of a child from their care.
At least 1 year of professional work experience.
High school diploma or equivalent, minimum.
Basic computer skills.
Good communication skills and strong engagement and interpersonal skills.
Sensitivity to cultural strengths and differences.
Complete RISE training and remain engaged with RISE, creating an ongoing network of support.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish and English.
Experience parenting a child with complex medical, developmental, or behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with foster care staff on issues related to the successful engagement of birth parents.
Provide direct support to birth parents, including conducting home and community visits.
Prepare parents for and participate in Family Team Conferences.
Help parents use community services, communicate effectively about their foster care cases, and meet their service plan goals.
Inform parents of their rights, educate and advocate for them in family court.
Help parents remain connected to their children during foster care placement, including by supporting family time.
Support the “Parent to Parent” concept and educate foster parents about issues and feelings common among parents whose children are in foster care.
Represent the agency at Community Partner Initiative meetings.
Attend NAC, ACS, and RISE training sessions as appropriate.
Perform other assigned job duties.