Conference Facilitator

ABOUT THE ROLE The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare, juvenile justice services, and community supports. The Office of Family Team Conferencing facilitates a continuum of conferences to support Child Protection divisional best practices. This role focuses on family support, well-being, child safety, risk, and permanency, ensuring appropriate safety decisions and plans are developed to prevent removal when safe, or to decide on the best suitable out-of-home placement through the exploration of familial and fictive kin resources. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Attend and facilitate all Family Team Conferences focusing on child safety, risk, well-being, permanency, and family support. - Address critical issues and concerns of the child, family, provider agencies, divisional partners, and Family Court during conferences. - Utilize a decision-making process involving key stakeholders to make recommendations for referrals and resources. - Prepare and complete administrative functions, including timely documentation of conferences, data, action plans, and related reports. - Complete Expedited Home study packages (5300 series) with kinship resources in the community. - Make DOAS requests for items to support children in kinship resource homes. - Request Emergency Funds or Miscellaneous Reimbursement Payments for kin resources caring for children. - Interface with interagency critical support resources (e.g., clinical consultation team, MCHU, Investigative Consultants) to identify barriers to children's safety. - Provide case conferencing and consultation, including consulting with FCLS attorneys for guidance on legal posture and relevant court orders. - Provide conferencing in the family's natural community when appropriate, necessary, and safe. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and one of the following: 1. 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 in facilitation of family team conferences, clinical group work, or professional training related to child and family services. 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and at least three years of the experience required in item 1 (up to two years may be in supervision). 3. At least three years of the experience required in item 1. A valid NYS LCSW or LMSW license must be obtained within one year of appointment. Note: At least one year of the required experience must have been obtained in the last five years. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Civil Service Exam: Candidates must take and pass the next open competitive exam for the civil service title to avoid being removed from the position when the eligible list is established. - Licensing: Failure to obtain the LCSW or LMSW within one year of appointment (or extended probation) will result in dismissal. - Background Check: Section 424-A of the NYS Social Services Law requires inquiry into whether the candidate has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. - Residency: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment (with specific exceptions for eligible continuous City employees). - 55-a Program: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program. SELECTION PROCESS Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. An exam may be required for the civil service title. HOW TO APPLY Apply online at www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess (for current NYC employees) and search for Job ID # 768185. No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries are permitted. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Posted Date: 09/01/2026 - Posted Until: 10/01/2026 - Location: QUEENS (90-25 161 Street, Jamaica, NY) - Department: DCP Family Team Conferencing - Employment Type: Full-Time - Job ID: 768185 - Title Code: 52408 - Title Classification: Competitive-1 - Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) - Job Level: 00 - Number of Positions: 1 - Category: Social Services - Benefits: May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs.