Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/05/13
Applications Due: 02/20/13
Vacancy ID: 6452
Position Information
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleChild Abuse Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66375 to $83954 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37 1/2
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Erie
Street Address Buffalo Regional Office Child Welfare and Community Services - ROPI
295 Main St
City Buffalo
StateNY
Zip Code14203
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree and four years of family and children services experience* including or supplemented by two years in the planning, development or delivery of child abuse and/or neglect programs. This experience must include or be supplemented by one year of investigative experience and one year of professional level supervision. *Children and family services experience may include, but is not limited to, adoption services, foster care services for children and/or adults, preventive services and protective services for children and/or adults.
Duties Description Oversee on-going investigations of child abuse/maltreatment in facilities caring for children. Arrange investigation assignments and monitor workflow. Provide investigative techniques and training to staff. Implement child abuse prevention training in facilities and due to high workload, will assist in the investigations. Manage the Child Protective Surveys, as well as the implementation of corrective action to guarantee and improve child safety in this region. Conduct case consultation regarding child protective cases found to be out of compliance with NYS legislation and regulation. Review CPS investigations of foster families that are certified by the local district and voluntary agencies. Keep local district supervisors informed of NYS policy and practice. Manage corrective action resulting from fatality reviews in order to ensure and improve the health and safety of children. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments You must be currently employed by NYS to apply for this position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Bureau of Personnel, EOA # 13-29 gvk
Telephone 518-473-7936
Fax 518-474-0017
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.state.ny.us
Address
Street New York State Office of Children and Family Services
North Building, Room 231, 52 Washington Street
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. Also, if you have ever worked for New York State, please provide us with your Social Security number so we may verify your employment history.
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