Position Information

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AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleChildren and Family Services Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address Harlem Regional Office/Manhattan and Community Multi-Services Office - Youth Development and Partnerships for Success

163 W. 125th St 13th Fl

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Job Specifics

Duties Description Within the Division of Youth Development and Partnerships for Success (YDAPS), in the Bureau of Youth Justice Services, the incumbent will:

Certify, monitor, and supervise Close to Home non-secure and limited secure programs; Prepare compliance reports, field visit memos and letters, county/voluntary agency correspondence and other reports and written material as necessary or requested on a timely basis, assuring all identified issues and concerns area appropriately communicated;

Provide support and technical assistance to program leads completing annual toolkits / Voluntary Agency Reviews to improve outcomes for youth placed in LDSS custody. Support program leads in monitoring and oversight of NYC-based preventive programs. Follow-up on county, agency, facility, and/or program issues and concerns assuring appropriate and timely resolution;

Perform the following tasks as needed: Timely certification and re-certification of Close to Home facilities; follow up on compliance at assigned facilities with Corrective Action Plans and areas of concern identified due to child abuse and neglect investigations; monitor and track critical incidents;

Provide technical assistance by reviewing Close to Home (CTH) program proposals; clarifying/interpreting laws, regulations and policies regarding CTH; obtaining and interpreting statistical reports and information as necessary or requested; providing guidance regarding sound childcare practices and procedures providing resource information; making appropriate recommendations regarding CTH program operation as necessary;

Provide input and expertise in the development and/or review of CTH-related policies, procedures, legislation, regulations, operating standards, etc.

Perform other administrative consultant tasks as requested, e.g., meetings at local level and inter/intra-agency. Provide office coverage, back up and assistance to staff as necessary and/or requested.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments Travel 30%

Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - CMV

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.