Family Team Conferencing Specialist

City of New York; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services is recruiting a Child and Family Specialist to coordinate and facilitate family team conferences, assess safety and permanency options, and prepare case documentation for service planning.

Candidates must hold an MSW and NY registration (LCSW/LMSW) with relevant post-graduate experience in child welfare or related fields, including collaboration with courts and providers.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating family team conferences or related decision-making meetings.
• Experience with child welfare, family services or foster care contexts.
• Ability to coordinate with attorneys, courts and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Attend and facilitate all FTCs focusing on child safety, risk and well-being.
• Prepare administrative documentation including reports and action plans.
• Coordinate with interagency partners to support placement decisions.

Skills

Facilitation of conferences

Clinical group work

Professional training

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

New York State LCSW or LMSW registration

Job description

The City of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services is recruiting a Child and Family Specialist to coordinate and facilitate family team conferences, assess safety and permanency options, and prepare case documentation for service planning.

Candidates must hold an MSW and NY registration (LCSW/LMSW) with relevant post-graduate experience in child welfare or related fields, including collaboration with courts and providers.