<p>Since 1929, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York has been committed to improving the well-being of children, youth, and families across New York City and Long Island. As a nonprofit organization, we provide a broad range of high-quality services including prevention, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption, and integrated medical and mental health services. Our Residential Treatment Center (RTC) in Wading River provides 24/7 therapeutic care to youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs in a safe, structured, and healing environment. A career at Little Flower is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve. To learn more about our mission and programs, visit www.littleflowerny.org.</p> <p>The Family Engagement Coordinator is a key position at the RTC that leads and implements a family-driven strategic plan that lays the foundation for successful engagement strategies that not only support the active participation of families and caregivers, but partners with them in the treatment and care planning of their youth residing at the RTC. This role bridges communication between families and the interdisciplinary team, ensures that families have the tools and support needed to contribute to their child's progress, and works closely with staff on best practices to engage with families in a culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, empathetic, equitable, and collaborative manner. The Family Engagement Coordinator serves as a vital connection point to promote permanency, strengthen family bonds, and create a collaborative and culturally responsive environment for parents/caregivers and their children.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a family-driven strategic plan that supports each youth's treatment and permanency goals. </li><li>Partners with caregivers and legal guardians to promote understanding, involvement, and shared decision-making in their youth's care. </li><li>Provide outreach, orientation, and ongoing communication to families about services, expectations, visitation, treatment updates, trainings, and discharge planning. </li><li>Collaborate with Case Planners, Clinical staff, and Residential teams to facilitate family involvement in treatment team meetings, therapy sessions, and events. Identify and help address barriers to engagement including transportation, communication gaps, trauma history, or family conflict. Lead or participate in intake, family planning meetings, and permanency conferences/roundtables to promote connection and reunification. Ensure family contacts, efforts, and outcomes are documented in accordance with OCFS standards. </li><li>Provide referrals and advocacy for family support services, including parent skill-building, peer support, and community-based programs. Promote youth voice and family-driven care that values transparency, inclusion, and healing relationships. </li><li>Conduct quarterly home visits (or more if needed) with the youth and family. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3-5 years of experience in child welfare, residential care, or family support services. Associate's degree or higher in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field preferred but not required. </li><li>Knowledge of permanency planning, OCFS regulations, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive engagement strategies. </li><li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. Bilingual preferred but not required. </li><li>Lived experience navigating child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems preferred but not required. </li></ul> <p>Core Competencies:</p> <p>Family engagement and relationship building, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, communication and conflict resolution, collaboration and service coordination, documentation and accountability, youth permanency and system navigation, and ability to work with economically, socially and culturally diverse populations.</p> <p>Why Join Little Flower?</p> <ul> <li>Join a mission-driven organization with nearly a century of service. </li><li>Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team. </li><li>Access to a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities. </li><li>Make a difference in the lives of children and families while shaping the future of residential treatment. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>On-sight and field-based </li><li>Evenings and weekend hours may be required </li><li>Availability when families can meet and availability for team treatment meetings </li></ul> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.</p>