$1000 Hiring Incentive
AGENCY BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
To meet the needs of New York City’s ever-changing foster care population, Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) combines and replaces the previous separately contracted Family Foster Care (FFC) and Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) programs. EFFC recognizes that all children in care have experienced some level of trauma, that their needs may change over time, and that their strengths must be supported so they can reach their full potential.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Caseworker works with children and youth who reside in a foster home. The foster parents can either be relatives or individuals who are not related to the children. Caseworkers work as a team with Socio-Therapists to provide supports to the children, the foster parents, and the birth families to ensure that every child is making progress towards permanency.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide intensive support to children, therapeutic foster parents and birth families.Conduct regular casework sessions with each client in accordance with Federal, State, and Local mandates.Conduct regular home visits to therapeutic foster homesMaintain regular contact with birth parents to provide support and problem solveMaintain regular contact foster parents, and/or resource personsHolds bi-weekly individual Sociotherapist sessions with each client and family for their first 3 months in programDocument all contacts and case activities in the State system of Connections, Agency patient tracking systemsComplete documentation within established timeframesPrepare all required documentation on each case including progress notes, psychosocial reports, permanency hearing notes, FASPsAttend legal proceedings such as family court hearings, representing the agency and client’s best interestsActively participate in staff training and supervision meetings.Arrange, monitor and document family and/or sibling visits.Respond to emergencies as needed and/or directedBENEFITS/PERKS:
A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family403B retirement benefitsEmployer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insuranceGenerous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)Free employee assistance program through National EAPInsurance discounts for our staff and their familiesTrainings to support professional and personal developmentEmployee wellness programEmployee recognition activitiesSalary Range:
$50,000 - $54,000 per year
Hiring Incentive - $1,000 after 500 worked hours
Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.LOCATION : Various Locations (Brooklyn/Queens)
REPORTS TO: Vice President of New York Residential Program
DEPARTMENT:New York City Residential Programs/Long Island Residential Programs (ACS programs)
SCHEDULE: Full Time / Hybrid
$1000 Hiring Incentive
AGENCY & PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential.
provides 24-hour residential care and supportive services for youth with a history of trauma and the presence of complex needs. The residential sites throughout NYC and Long Island locations serve a variety of needs including a Specialized Diagnostic Center, Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and Residential Programs for Pregnant and Parenting youth. These residential programs provide youth with structure and supervision designed to provide evidence-based treatment to promote emotional and physical safety and stability.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Team Conferencing Facilitator is responsible for working the residential team to schedule and lead the Family Team Conference that engages members of the family, and their natural support in discussions related to safety, well-being and plans for permanency. The Family Team Conference Facilitator is responsible for facilitating and tracking all agency-led conferences, utilizing the Family Team Conference Model. The facilitator will ensure the safety and well-being of each child and family is assessed through a strength-based lens. Utilizing strong engagement skills, the facilitator will yield positive safety and permanency outcomes for children and families with the input from a multidisciplinary team and various stakeholders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Human Services field required with 2 years of experience in casework within ACS programs REQUIRED.Prior experience leading group sessions preferred.Prior experience working with children and families known to the Child Welfare system, impacted by Abuse and Trauma preferred.Strong Engagement, Organizational and Communication skills.Knowledge of and commitment to child welfare best practice standards.Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments.Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suiteDemonstrate competency in child development.Demonstrate cultural competency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
BENEFITS/PERKS:
A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family403B retirement benefitsEmployer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insuranceGenerous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days, and 12 paid holidays)Free employee assistance program through National EAPInsurance discounts for our staff and their familiesTrainings to support professional and personal developmentEmployee wellness programEmployee recognition activities
Salary Range
$55,000-$58,000
MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.
Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.LOCATION: Syosset, NY
REPORTS TO: Caseworker Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: LI Residential
SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Hybrid
$1,000 Hiring Bonus
AGENCY BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Admission to our specialized programs are determined by Family Court recommendations where children are placed in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting. MercyFirst has residential treatment settings for these children and plan for their successful discharge from the moment they are admitted to our programs. While with us, the children, adolescents, attend school on our Syosset campus, receive medical and clinical services. The children and their families work with a multi-disciplinary team to prepare for discharge and to ensure a smooth transition.
SUMMARY:
Under the Supervision of the Sr. Director of Long Island Residential Programs, the Aftercare Caseworker will provide the youth and their family with continued support from day 1 to up to a year after they return home. The goals are successful discharge for both youth and family and assisting in helping children stay out of residential and/or foster care in the future.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of an MSW or Masters in related field. New grads considered!Prior experience working with adolescents helpful (internship, volunteer, work experience considered)Prior experience with at risk youth strongly preferred.Prior casework experience required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
BENEFITS/PERKS:
A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family.403B retirement benefits.Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays).Free employee assistance program through National EAP.Insurance discounts for our staff and their families.Trainings to support professional and personal development.Employee wellness program.Employee recognition activities.
Salary Range:
$58,000 - $60,000 per year
Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours
MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment
Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.
