Comprised of parent company Northern Rivers and member agencies Northeast Parent & Child Society, Parsons Child & Family Center, and Unlimited Potential, we are a family of human services agencies providing help and hope to those who struggle with abuse, neglect, trauma, mental health challenges, educational difficulties, career training and employment, and service navigation through an innovative continuum of home-, clinic-, school-, and community-based, vocational rehabilitative, supported employment, and senior-supporting programs that provide person-centered, trauma- informed innovative solutions to ensure clients live their best lives. Our quality of care, dedication to best practices, vast knowledge and experience, and passion for our work make us a leading human services provider, nurturing innovation, focusing on outcomes, and constantly rethinking and refining our philosophy, services, and operations to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. Informed by our 190-year heritage, our 1,400-strong workforce provides life-changing care for 18,000 children, adults, and families throughout 41 counties in New York state Northern Rivers employs hundreds of social workers, who play a major role within the organization in empowering children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Special Placements Information:

  MSW 1st year students, MSW 2nd year and Advanced Standing Students.  We offer a variety of placements, some of which require travel while others do not. We do not offer mileage reimbursement for    students, nor do we have a stipend program. The agency will cover the liability insurance for all students. Northern Rivers does not permit audio or video taping. While we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, placements are available during traditional business hours, Monday through Friday.