Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Conference Facilitator

The New York Foundling; Brooklyn (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Facilitator in Brooklyn to support permanency planning for children and families.

You will conduct quarterly and crisis-related conferences, engage with birth and foster families, and collaborate with case staff using motivational interviewing to assess safety and risk. A bachelor’s degree and strong writing and communication skills are required. This role offers a mission-driven environment committed to equity and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of relevant experience in child welfare or related field.
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-management and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to engage with a diverse client population and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to receive feedback and adapt to programmatic changes; maintain self-care and stress management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate quarterly permanency-related conferences and related events.
• Implement conference facilitation model with ACS protocols to align safety, permanency, well-being, stability, and equity.
• Engage with birth parents, foster parents, and youth, as well as staff and advocates using motivational interviewing to assess safety and risk.
• Use crisis intervention skills to deescalate conflicts in a trauma-informed approach and document invitations.
• Maintain access toConnection and document the Service Plan Review within required timelines.
• Provide copies of FTC plan to attendees and participate in regional debriefings and site visits.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human/Social Service related field

Job description

The New York Foundling is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Facilitator in Brooklyn to support permanency planning for children and families.

You will conduct quarterly and crisis-related conferences, engage with birth and foster families, and collaborate with case staff using motivational interviewing to assess safety and risk. A bachelor’s degree and strong writing and communication skills are required. This role offers a mission-driven environment committed to equity and well-being.