The Family Center has extensive experience in developing programs for families affected by cancer, HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. The agency has been a pioneer in the research and design of services addressing permanency planning and disclosure.

The following are current openings at The Family Center:

» ASSESSMENT AND ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR
» Bilingual Social Worker - HIV Program
» YOUTHNET BILINGUAL-SPANISH CASE PLANNER

Title of Job: ASSESSMENT AND ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR

Description: The Family Center is a not-for-profit organization providing social and legal services to families affected by parental illness, absence and loss. The Family Center has been the pioneer in the design and research of health care coordination and education, permanency planning and advocacy services that address the myriad of issues that challenge families. Please visit our website at www.thefamilycenter.org to learn more about our services.

The Family Center is implementing a new data base, EVOLV-CS, to track all outreach and service activities as well as report outcomes. The Assessment and Enrollment Coordinator is responsible for both completing initial intake assessments and follow-up to ensure that new clients are connected to services effectively and efficiently and for ensuring that all assessment and outcome data going into EVOLV-CS, is accurate and timely. The Assessment and Workflow Coordinator reports to the Director of Social Services and works closely with other Department heads and supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments for all new clients by phone and triage based on needs and urgency.
• Provide referrals and information to callers not eligible for The Family Center’s services.
• Participate in weekly case assignment conferences to review eligibility determinations and assignment of clients.
• Ensure that all new clients are thoroughly assessed and expediently assigned to appropriate programs and staff.
• Set and monitor workflow tasks related to case assignment, assessment, service planning and outcome measurement using database monitoring tools and reports.
• Monitor information entered into referral organization database component to ensure non-duplicative, accurate records for all community partners.
• Work closely with managers and supervisors to maximize integration of all database functions into work of all staff, pinpointing areas for additional support, and training.
• Some field work required.
• Special projects as requested.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred.
• At least two years experience in social/medical/public health research or service environment.
• Excellent assessment and communications skills.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with database systems.
• Bilingual Spanish required.

  RESUMES WITHOUT COVER LETTERS THAT INCLUDE SALARY REQUIREMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

  PLEASE EMAIL RESUME WITH COVER LETTER TO: JOBS@THEFAMILYCENTER.ORG. PLEASE PUT "ASSESSMENT AND ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR" IN SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL.

  The Family Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@thefamilycenter.org

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Title of Job: Bilingual Social Worker - HIV Program

Description:

The Family Center has extensive experience in developing programs for families affected by parental illness, absence and loss. The Family Center has been a pioneer in the research and design of permanency planning, health education and advocacy services. Please visit our website at www.thefamilycenter.org.

The Social Worker works primarily with HIV-affected families, providing a range of individual, family and group services with adults and children. The Social Worker reports to the Supervisor of HIV Supportive Services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide home- and agency-based counseling services for parents/caregivers, children and families affected by parental illness, absence and loss.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop service plans to be updated every six months.
• With staff attorneys, assist ill parents to develop plans for the future care of children.
• Coordinate with Health Education staff to monitor health status and services to ensure optimal health outcomes for individuals living with HIV.
• Provide referrals, advocacy and care coordination on a range of issues impacting families.
• Develop and facilitate groups for teens, adults and/or families.
• Conduct presentations on a range of issues related to working with HIV affected families.
• Document all activities and assessment in TFC’s client database in a timely manner.
• Utilize client database to manage tasks, deadlines, internal collaborations and workflow.
• Special projects as requested.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Two years experience providing therapeutic services.
• Experience working with families affected by HIV/AIDS and /or experience with aging population preferred.
• Bilingual (Creole, French or Spanish) fluency required.

  RESUMES WITHOUT COVER LETTERS THAT INCLUDE SALARY REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please email resume with cover letter to: jobs@thefamilycenter.org. Please put "Bilingual Social Worker-HIV Program" in the subject line.

  The Family Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@thefamilycenter.org

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Title of Job: YOUTHNET BILINGUAL-SPANISH CASE PLANNER

Description:

YouthNet is funded by the NYC Administration for Children’s Services to address the needs of teens coming out of congregate care or at risk of out-of-home placement, by providing a rich menu of intensive home and office-based services including individual and family therapy and conflict resolution. Youth Net operates out of the agency’s Brooklyn office in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. The case planner will provide services to youth and their families utilizing motivational interviewing and conflict resolution (collaborative problem solving) techniques. The YouthNet Case Planner reports to the clinical supervisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to provide services to underserved high risk adolescents and their families in their natural environment. This will prove to be an invaluable experience in the development of your career as a social worker.

Responsibilities:

• Provide home- and office-based therapeutic services to high-risk teens and their families residing in Brooklyn, including individual, family and group work.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing and Collaborative Problem Solving techniques to help families to meet their goals.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and bio-psycho-socials.
• Complete Progress Notes, Family Assessment Service Plans (FASPs) and other documentation as required by the funding agency and program.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision, unit meetings, and family team conferences.
• Develop and facilitate groups for teens, parents/caregivers and families.
• Special Projects as requested.

Requirements:

• Masters in human services discipline such as social work, psychology, art therapy or counseling.
• Experience working with high risk adolescents and their families
• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing and Conflict Resolution Techniques.
• Bilingual – Spanish
• Experience providing individual and family and group therapy.
• Familiarity with ACS/PPRS, PROMIS and CONNECTIONS preferred.

  RESUMES WITHOUT COVER LETTERS THAT INCLUDE SALARY REQUIREMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please email resume with cover letter to: jobs@thefamilycenter.org. Please put "YouthNet Bilingual-Spanish Case Planner" in subject line of your email.

  The Family Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@thefamilycenter.org

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