Family Team Conference Facilitator

About Us

For over 175 years, Seamen’s Society has been dedicated to helping children survive, thrive, and succeed. Our programs provide critical support to vulnerable children and families, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join us in making a difference.

If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your work truly matters, we invite you to be part of our mission. With opportunities in Brooklyn and Staten Island, we offer competitive salaries, career growth potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Seamen’s Society for Children and Families is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Take the next step in your career and help create brighter futures for children and families, apply today!

Job Summary:

Facilitators that are responsible for helping to identify issues that may threaten the safety of children at home, address the status of behaviors or conditions that present risk of abuse or maltreatment to the child, and to help family members create a plan that will address them, while promoting the advancement of a permanency and/or stabilization plan for the child/family. Utilize a strength-based perspective in guiding the processes that is solution focused. Maintain a neutral and/or objective perspective while guiding the problem-solving solutions raised by staff, children, and/or family members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates, attends, participates, coordinates, and monitors internal and external meetings as relevant to program needs. 
• Responsible for participating of Clinical Diagnostic Team Meeting to ensure goals and outcomes identified for the service plan are incorporated appropriately
• Facilitates, attends, participates, coordinates, and monitors internal and external training as relevant to the staffing and program needs. 
• Responsible for ensuring the notification and coordination with ACS, FSU worker, Mental Health, Health, Substance Use providers 
• Works with the Preventive Program to ensure family team conferences are scheduled for families.
• Responsible for preparation for all Preventive family team conferences held at SSCF and/or in the community.
• Provides ongoing education to families on family team conferencing model.
• Responsible for case documentation and data collection.
• Coordinate training for program staff on FTC model.
• Manage all QI reports associated with FTC’s.
• Responsible for timely documentation the case outcome of the Family Team Conference in CNNX.
• Ensure that the solutions and/or next steps are measurable, have time limits and are matched to needs by identifying whom, what and when to accomplish next steps.
• Assure all stakeholders have the FTC summary report, which is inclusive of next steps, timeframes and any referral sources.
• Submit weekly calendar to Unit supervisor/Program director to reflect all FTC’s will be facilitated.
• Flexibility in work schedule to assure FTC’s occur internally/externally.
• Complete other assignments as needed or designated by the Program Director.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent verbal written, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to foster relationships between all stake holders and work with difficult families.
• Thoroughly completes all assigned work within the prescribed timeframes.
• Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Participation in continued professional development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.
• Ability to pay attention to details. 
• Effectively prioritizes daily responsibilities and duties.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency in Word PowerPoint Excel, Software applications.
• Ability to manage and supervise all staff.
• Keen administrative and supervisory skills.         
• Ability to interact well with diverse workforce and clients.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or related master's degree. 
• Bi-Lingual Spanish, Chinese/Mandarin, Russian, Italian, French Creole is preferred.
• Due to the nature of the work environment work hours will be based on needs of program and may vary.
• Our Agency operates in 2 locations: Staten Island and Brooklyn. In rare occasions, you may be temporarily transferred to either site to meet program needs.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned within the scope of position.

Why Join Us?

At Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

Extensive Training & Career Development – Gain hands-on experience with comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and career growth.

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our comprehensive PTO package, including: 13 paid holidays throughout the year, Half-day Summer Fridays to make the most of the season, Ample vacation, personal, and sick time so you can recharge and focus on what matters most. Your well-being is a priority for us. Take time to rest and recharge.

Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Stay covered with our significantly subsidized plans designed to fit your needs.

Company paid Life Insurance & Financial Security – We offer life insurance, a generous 403(b) retirement plan (with agency contribution), and a tax-deferred annuity to secure your future.

Commuter Benefit Program & Flexible Spending Accounts – Save money on daily expenses with our commuter benefits and FSA options.

Exclusive Perks & Discounts – As part of our team, you'll gain access to Plum Benefits, the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider. Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers, and preferred seating for top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and more.

Employee Assistance Program – Receive confidential support services for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.

Internship & Referral Programs – Help build the future by mentoring interns or referring great candidates and earning incentives.

Additional Information

Seamen’s Society is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.