Conference Facilitator

New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Administration for Children’s Services seeks a Child and Family Specialist to support safety, permanency and family well‑being through structured Family Team Conferencing and court‑related coordination. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, service providers, and interagency partners to determine the best placement and support decisions.

Required is a Master’s in Social Work with NYS licensure (LCSW/LMSW) and relevant post‑graduate experience, with a focus on

Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Valid NYS Registration as an LCSW and at least one year of post‑graduate experience in relevant practices.
• Or a valid NYS LMSW with at least three years of experience as described above.
• Within one year of appointment, obtain LCSW or LMSW if not already licensed.
• Experience in child welfare, family services, or conferencing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and facilitate all FTCs focused on child safety, risk and well‑being, permanency.
• Address critical issues and concerns with families, providers, and partners.
• Use decision‑making processes to make recommendations for referrals and resources.
• Prepare and complete administrative functions including documentation and action plans.
• Complete Expedited Home study packages (5300 series) with kinship resources.
• Coordinate with interagency resources to identify barriers to safety.
• Provide conferencing and consultation to review decisions and service plans.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comunic

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) registration

NY State registration

Tools

NYC Connections Database

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $84,863.00 - $97,593.00

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU TAKE AND PASS THE NEXT OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE TO AVOID BEING 'BUMPED' OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. PERMANENT CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

The Office of Family Team Conferencing primary function is the facilitation of a continuum of conferences and other related duties as required in support of Child Protection divisional best practices which may include the processing of out of home foster care placements for children deemed unsafe or at risk to remain in their natural environment. CFS focuses on, family support, well-being, child safety, risk, and permanency. The facilitated Child Safety Conference is to ensure the most appropriate safety decisions and safety plans are developed to prevent removal when safe to do so and/or decide on the best suitable out of home placement that will keep the child safe from imminent danger and harm through the exploration of familial and fictive kin resources to help expedite and support placement and permanency.

• Attend and facilitate all FTC’s that are scheduled focusing on child safety, risk and well-being, permanency, family support, and ensure that placement and discharge decisions reflect Children's Service's commitments, values and principles.
• Address critical issues, concerns of the child and family, the provider agencies, divisional partners and Family Court during these conferences.
• Candidates will use the decision-making process involving key stakeholders, children, families, service providers and community resources and shall make recommendations for referrals and resources when appropriate.
• The candidate will prepare and complete administrative functions including timely documentation of conference, data, action plans and all other reports related to Family Team Conferencing.
• Complete Expedited Home study packages (5300 series) with kinship resources in the community (resource homes)
• Make DOAS requests for items to support child(ren) in kinship resources home
• Request Emergency Funds/Miscellaneous Reimbursement Payments for kin resources to care for Child(ren) in their care.
• The candidate will interface with interagency critical support resources i.e. clinical consultation team. MCHU, Investigative Consultants, et all, all of whom seek to identify critical issues, barriers and concerns specific to children's safety
• Provide case conferencing and consultation to reexamine and ensure appropriateness of decision and service plan; consult with FCLS attorney for guidance on the legal posture of cases as well as relevant court orders when assessing familial readiness for change and caretaker’s protective capacity.
• The candidate will provide conferencing in the family's natural community when appropriate, necessary, and safe.

Additional Information

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at [e-mail] or 212-676-6955.

Work Location

Candidates will be assigned to either 1274 Bedford Avenue or 12 Metrotech

CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST - 52408

Minimum Qualifications

A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and

1. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and at least one year of full-time, satisfactory, post-graduate experience that includes substantial experience in one or more of the following modalities of practice: facilitation of family team conferences or family group decision‑making meetings utilizing a conferencing model which emphasizes family engagement and consensus based decision‑making; clinical group work with children, youth, parents or individual families; or the conduct of professional training on topics related to child and family services; or

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and at least three years of the experience required in "1" above. Up to two years of this experience may have been in the supervision of social work practice areas described in "1" above; or

3. At least three years of the experience required in "1" above. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work license (LMSW) must be obtained within one year of appointment.

Note: Employees who fail to obtain their LCSW or LMSW within one year after appointment may have their probationary periods extended for no more than six months. Failure to obtain the LCSW or LMSW by the end of the probationary period will result in dismissal.

Note: At least one year of the required experience described in "1", "2" and "3" above must have been obtained in the last five years.

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Preferred Skills

Preferred SkillsThe successful candidate will also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficient knowledge in the use of NYS Connections Database,Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel and Access is preferred.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.