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Family Counselor, Family Reception Center

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Good Shepherd Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support
  • Social Work
    Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Family Counselor, Family Reception Center

The Family Counselor provides strength-based comprehensive services to families with children at risk of foster care placement.

Reports to: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR, FAMILY RECEPTION CENTER

Location: 503 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Hours: 35 Hours/Week;
Exempt

Major Duties:

  • Conduct assessments of children and families referred by the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), schools, other service providers, or those who come in voluntarily seeking services based on a strength-based model.
  • Provide individual, family, and group counseling to children and families, including home visits and escorts to appointments as needed.
  • Maintain a regular caseload in accordance with the program’s policies and procedures.
  • Provide short-term crisis intervention and concrete services, including advocacy, outreach, and referral for designated caseload, as well as emergencies.
  • Implement and integrate the principles and procedures of Solution Based Casework: assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans, documentation, and celebration.
  • Actively participate in case consultation, continued SBC training, and the SBC certification process.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement groups and social activities for children, parents, and families.
  • Prepare and maintain FASP documentation, appropriate statistical reports, and casework and group work summaries as needed.
  • Maintain appropriate utilization of state and city databases, as well as agency databases.
  • Participate in appropriate program and external meetings and trainings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree required (BSW preferred) and two years of direct experience in a social service setting preferred.
    • Must be able to work one evening per week until 7 p.m.
    • Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
    • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
    • Tuition Assistance Program
    • Generous paid time off (including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
    • Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
    • 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)
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