Job Description

Position Title : Family Team Conference Facilitator

Position Type : Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday through Friday
Format: Hybrid
Department/Program : FSEP/Family Treatment & Rehabilitation

Direct Supervisor : Director of Family Treatment & Rehabilitation

Direct Reports (if any): N/A

About Graham Windham

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

About the Program

Our child welfare-focused “Prevention Programs” are located in three of New York City’s highest-risk communities, central Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Harlem. These programs help families care safely for their children while addressing underlying conditions that can lead to child abuse or neglect. The stressors of poverty, substance use, instability, criminal justice involvement, parental depression, family stress, substance use, or domestic violence can greatly compromise a parent’s capacity to care for their children, despite strong desires to be engaged. Using Solution-Based Casework, we actively work with parents to help them develop a more active, consistent, and productive role in their child’s educational and social development; we encourage families to build connections to positive supports in their community that will help them sustain their progress. Our goal is to partner with families to keep them together while ensuring that children will be safely cared for.

About the Position:

To facilitate and lead the process of engaging families, community members, and service providers in critical decisions related to safety and risk.

Duties & Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Lead conference participants in the group process and become involved in the discussion needed to ensure the best decision in regard to the safety and well-being of the children.
• Direct the group process and structure of the conference.
• Facilitates discussion of safety and permanency ensuring that:
  • No family leaves the FTC table until he/she understands the agency’s concerns in relation to safety, risk, and permanency.
  • Safety and risk are not confused in the discussion – that only matters directly related to safety (not poverty, not risk) are named as safety issues.
  • Through the skills of brainstorming, assessment, negotiation and consensus building, guides and assists the participants to produce a safety plan that reflects the family’s strengths and incorporates community resources.
  • Every family member leaves the FTC table with a clear understanding of the steps to take to achieve the desired case outcomes.
  • Information shared in the conference is clear and straightforward and that all present have a turn to convey the issues as they view them.
  • Through shared decision-making helps to develop a plan with the family, family supports ACS and Agency.
• Effectively manages conflict and strong emotions as they arise by utilizing Conflict Management skills.
• Accurately records FTC information and decisions on designated forms and provides a copy of the report to all conference participants.
• Contribute knowledge about the needs, strengths, and resources that may contribute to ensure the child(ren)’s safety while supporting the family.
• Help the family understand the agency’s concerns in relation to safety and risk.
• Help families to access services in the community.
• Tracks the conferences coming due and sends report to Director on a monthly basis.
• Promotes an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment where all participants will be assured that they can and will be heard.
• Contact and consult with ACS, Agency personnel, and service providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completed or currently enrolled in obtaining an M.A. or M.S. in Social Work or related fields
• Three or more years experience as a foster care caseworker or case planner
• FTC Facilitator Certification required
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Salary & Compensation:

Salary: $60,000.00 to $63,000.00/annually + Potential to Earn Performance-Based Merit Award for Eligible Staff + Comprehensive Benefits + Professional Development Opportunities.

FLSA Status : Non-exempt, position is eligible for overtime.

Benefits Eligibility : Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental & vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement savings plans (defined contribution pension and 403 (b) thrift), and much more…

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

 

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

 

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

About Graham Windham:

About the Company In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 400 full-time, part-time and On-call employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting & enriching work experience. Graham has pioneered programs for New York City’s children, families and communities for over 200 years. Today, Graham is one of New York City’s leading social services organizations, providing educational and social services to over 4,000 children, young people, and parents throughout NYC.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Fixed term contract, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday,

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