Family Counselor - Case Worker (FRC)

Good Shepherd Services • Brooklyn, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Family Counselor / Case Worker provides strength-based comprehensive services to families with children at risk of foster care placement. The role is based at 503 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215, and reports to the Social Work Supervisor, Family Reception Center. The position is 35 hours per week and is exempt, with a stated salary range of $50,000–$55,000 per year.

The counselor conducts assessments, provides counseling and crisis intervention, maintains a caseload, and coordinates services and activities for children and families. The role uses Solution Based Casework principles and requires case documentation, database use, participation in meetings and training, and two evening work shifts per week until 8:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; BSW preferred.
• Two years of direct experience in a social service setting preferred.
• Must be able to work two evenings per week until 8:30 p.m.
• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
• Commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Nice To Haves

• BSW.
• Two years of direct experience in a social service setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid time off, including 5 self-care days/floating holidays, 12 sick days, 15 vacation days, and 11 holidays.
• Healthcare plans, including medical, dental, vision, and pet care.
• 403(b) plan; GSS contributes 3% of salary after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time