Nonprofit
Published 10/22/25 11:55AM

Per Diem Social Worker for NYC area

Remote, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    November 1, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    Up to USD $1,000 / month
    Social workers are paid on a task per diem basis.
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Housing & Homelessness

    Description

    ob description:

    ALL APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN NYC TO MAKE MONTHLY HOMEVISITS!

    Attn: Seeking to recruit in New York City, preferably to make monthly home visits in Queens and Brooklyn. (all boroughs)

    Downey Side is a national adoption agency dedicated to special needs children whom we call "America's Waiting Children". Downey Side is one of the few national adoption agencies in the U.S. recruiting families for America's Waiting Children.

    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic social worker to join progressive mission for homeless adolescents in New York City areas. Recruit, prepare, and support families adopting children from American Foster Care- the Children Who Wait. If you believe that children grow better in families, Downey Side may be the perfect match for you. Please send in resume and cover letter to apply.

    This is a P/T 1099 independent contractor position. Applicants will work on a case-by case basis when we have a family in your surrounding area. The ideal candidate for this position will already have a full-time job, but will want to work p/t to make extra money by writing homestudies and conducting homevisits. All candidates must be available in the evening to make homevisits to our families. Workers are paid per task at the end of each month.

    Suitable candidates should have a BA degree in social work or an MSW. All qualified candidates will be subject to state fingerprinting and a background check prior to hire date.

    Benefits

    This is a remote position where you can work on your own schedule.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Social workers must have a BA degree in social work or an MSW.

    Location

    Remote
    Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

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