Family Team Conferencing Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Excellent written and verbal comunic

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Formation

Master's Degree in Social Work

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

NY State registration

Outils

NYC Connections Database

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Description du poste

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