NYC Administration for Children's Services
Conference Facilitator
NYC Administration for Children's Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Conference Facilitator role at NYC Administration for Children\'s Services (ACS). Responsibilities
Attend and facilitate all Family Team Conferencing (FTC) sessions focusing on child safety, risk and well-being, permanency, family support, and ensure that placement and discharge decisions reflect ACS commitments. Address critical issues and concerns of the child, family, provider agencies, divisional partners and Family Court during conferences. Use the decision‑making process involving key stakeholders, children, families, service providers and community resources; make recommendations for referrals when appropriate. Prepare and complete administrative functions including timely documentation of conferences, data, action plans and all related reports for 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 children in kinship resources homes. Request Emergency Funds and Miscellaneous Reimbursement Payments for kin resources to care for children in their care. Interface with interagency critical support resources (clinical consultation team, MCHU, Investigative Consultants, etc.) 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 plans; consult with FCLS attorney for guidance on legal posture of cases and relevant court orders when assessing familial readiness for change and caretaker\'s protective capacity. Provide conferencing in the family\'s natural community when appropriate, necessary, and safe. Minimum Qualifications
A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. 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: facilitation of family team conferences or family group decision-making meetings; clinical group work with children, youth, parents or families; or professional training on topics related to child and family services. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and at least three years of experience described above; up to two years may be in supervision of social work practice. At least three years of the experience described above. A valid LCSW or LMSW must be obtained within one year of appointment. Note: Employees who fail to obtain their license within one year after appointment may have probationary periods extended for no more than six months; failure to obtain by end of probation may result in dismissal. Note: At least one year of the required experience must have been obtained in the last five years. Preferred Skills The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal abilities. Proficient knowledge in the use of NYS Connections Database, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is preferred. Salary
The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $84,863.00 - $97,593.00. 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 free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics. Residency requirements may apply as described by agency policy. This posting may be open to candidates through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other programs may be available; see official sources for details. Job Title and Identifiers
CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST - 52408 | Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Human Resources | Industries: Government Administration
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Conference Facilitator role at NYC Administration for Children\'s Services (ACS). Responsibilities
Attend and facilitate all Family Team Conferencing (FTC) sessions focusing on child safety, risk and well-being, permanency, family support, and ensure that placement and discharge decisions reflect ACS commitments. Address critical issues and concerns of the child, family, provider agencies, divisional partners and Family Court during conferences. Use the decision‑making process involving key stakeholders, children, families, service providers and community resources; make recommendations for referrals when appropriate. Prepare and complete administrative functions including timely documentation of conferences, data, action plans and all related reports for 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 children in kinship resources homes. Request Emergency Funds and Miscellaneous Reimbursement Payments for kin resources to care for children in their care. Interface with interagency critical support resources (clinical consultation team, MCHU, Investigative Consultants, etc.) 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 plans; consult with FCLS attorney for guidance on legal posture of cases and relevant court orders when assessing familial readiness for change and caretaker\'s protective capacity. Provide conferencing in the family\'s natural community when appropriate, necessary, and safe. Minimum Qualifications
A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. 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: facilitation of family team conferences or family group decision-making meetings; clinical group work with children, youth, parents or families; or professional training on topics related to child and family services. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and at least three years of experience described above; up to two years may be in supervision of social work practice. At least three years of the experience described above. A valid LCSW or LMSW must be obtained within one year of appointment. Note: Employees who fail to obtain their license within one year after appointment may have probationary periods extended for no more than six months; failure to obtain by end of probation may result in dismissal. Note: At least one year of the required experience must have been obtained in the last five years. Preferred Skills The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal abilities. Proficient knowledge in the use of NYS Connections Database, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is preferred. Salary
The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $84,863.00 - $97,593.00. 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 free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics. Residency requirements may apply as described by agency policy. This posting may be open to candidates through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other programs may be available; see official sources for details. Job Title and Identifiers
CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST - 52408 | Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Human Resources | Industries: Government Administration
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