FAMILY TEAM CONFERENCE FACILITATOR

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services is searching for an FTC Facilitator to engage families and service providers in critical safety discussions. This role requires expertise in conflict management and thorough tracking of family team conferences.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work, possess a minimum of two years experience in child welfare, and preferably one year in Family Team Conferencing. This position offers full-time or part-time options with a salary starting at $55,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in child welfare.
• Preferred 1 year of Family Team Conferencing experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family and community discussions on safety and risk decisions.
• Track and manage FTC information.
• Lead group processes during conferences.

Skills

Facilitation

Conflict management

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a social service field

Job description

FTC Facilitator – Saint Dominic's Family Services

FTC FACILITATOR – Full Time / Part Time, Regular Full Time, Total Hours Per Week: 35, Salary: From $55,000 To $55,000.

Overview

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead the process for engaging families, community members, and service providers in critical decisions related to safety and risk.
• Accurately track FTC information, reschedules, and cancellations.
• Contribute knowledge about the needs, strengths, and resources which may be present to ensure the child(ren)’s safety while supporting the family and giving them access to services in the community.
• Contact and consult with ACS, agency personnel, and service providers as needed to schedule ACS related (Trial Discharge, Final Discharge, Parole, Placement Change) FTCs.
• Lead conference participants in the group process and facilitate discussion to ensure the best decision regarding the safety and well-being of the child by guiding permanency discussions and developing a plan with the family.
• Effectively manage conflict and strong emotions as they arise by utilizing conflict management skills while directing the group process and structure of the conference.
• Accurately record FTC information and decisions on designated forms (FTC Summary Report) and complete the Service Plan Review tab in Connections within 48 hours of each conference.
• Help the family understand the agency’s concerns in relation to safety and risk.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment where all participants are assured they can be heard.
• Work with the accountability department to ensure documentation of all FTCs is completed in a timely manner.
• Debrief with case planning staff following each conference to ensure conference goals are met.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a social service field with at least 2 years of experience working in child welfare. At least 1 year of Family Team Conferencing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Travel unassisted.