Family Team Conference Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Brooklyn, United States Rising Ground, Inc Full time

Rising Ground was founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn. 

 

SUMMARY:

 

Responsible for facilitating a variety of family team conferences within the Family Foster Care Programs.

 


  • Facilitate family team conferences, including placement preservation conferences, trial and final discharge conferences, and goal change conferences.
  • Utilize consensus decision making process to ensure sound decision-making involving children, families, service providers and community resources.
  • Ensure all safety and risk concerns are identified and addressed in conferences.
  • Make recommendations to case planners and other service providers, including referrals and potential resources.
  • Collaborate and strengthen partnerships with community representatives to ensure participation and involvement in conferences.
  • Complete administrative responsibilities, including the timely documentation and date entry of family team conferences in CONNECTIONS.
  • Facilitate at a minimum of two to three conferences per day.  Attend inter/intra agency meetings to share information, develop policies and procedures.
  • Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

  • Master’s degree or BA in social work or a related subject from an accredited college or university.
  • Three-year experience practicing social work utilizing casework, group work or community organization methodologies.
  • Knowledge and skill with group conferencing processes.
  • Ability to lead diverse and multicultural groups toward resolution.
  • Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to develop working relationships with children and adults using good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to travel in and around the metropolitan New York City region.
  • Exceptional mediation skills to effectively facilitate group conference situations.
  • Ability to clearly summarize a variety of competing options and to facilitate consensus building in a highly charged emotional environment.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
  • Remote 2 days, office 3 days per week


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