THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $44,545 - $ 51,227.00
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB) works to ensure families and children have the critical support they need to thrive and exercise self-determination. CFWB leverages concrete resources, stakeholder relationships, and community and family strengths to drive toward greater equity and social justice, reduce disparities and disproportionality - including in the child welfare system -, and create conditions that foster well-being for families and children across New York City. Our work includes the provision of child care assistance; support for caregivers and child-serving professionals to prevent child injury; and investment in community-based approaches.
CFWB has three (3) borough-based Resource Areas (RAs) responsible for verifying and re-certifying the eligibility of all low income (non-TANF) families for voucher child-care services. This includes Eligibility Determination and Administrative which includes Intake, Data Entry and Scanning & Indexing.
The Eligibility Case Processor is responsible to process and certify eligibility for voucher cases for families in need of child care. The Eligibility Case Processor will also liaise with the Eligibility Team Leader to ensure that child care cases are processed accurately and timely according to office procedures and the appropriate state regulations.
Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:
ADDITONAL INFO:
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at eeo.adacoordinator@acs.nyc.gov or 212-676-6955.
TO APPLY:
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 800572.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
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