SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN, AND PASSED THE EXAM #5537 FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR TO AVOID BEING "BUMPED" OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBILE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED.
PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $75,850.00.
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 childcare 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 Family Permanency Services (FPS) ensures that high-quality services are provided to children in foster care by supporting provider agency staff with technical assistance and other services for children in foster care. FPS staff offer guidance to provider agencies on child welfare policies and procedures to improve service delivery and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children in foster care.
The Office of Placement Administration (OPA) is identified as the sole source of referrals for foster care placement of children placed or remanded to the case and custody of ACS. OPA seeks placement for children in all five boroughs of New York City.
The Placement Specialist Supervisor would be responsible for performing the following duties, but not limited to:
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 # 794384.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The selected candidate must have child welfare experience. Candidate must be familiar with databases such as WMS, CCRS, PTS, ACRS +, Connections, Vacancy Control, Child Placement Referral (CPR), Docushare, and e-mails.
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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work or a graduate degree in a related field, and at least eighteen months of child welfare casework experience.
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