Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleChildren and Family Services Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually
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.
Duties Description This position is within the Home Office of the Division of Child Care Services and will supervise staff and direct work assignments related to the administration of New York State’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This position will include, but not be limited to, responsibility for some combination of the following:
• Oversight, guidance, support and technical assistance to New York’s Enrollment Agencies for Legally Exempt child care services and New York’s 58 Local Social Services (LSSD).
• Development and review of child day care related statutes, regulations and policies that provide for the health and safety of children receiving child care assistance with a LegallyExempt child care provider
• Monitoring Enrollment Agencies and providers of Legally Exempt child care services for compliance with regulations and policy.
• Supporting program needs and facilitating changes to computer systems as may relate to new statute, regulation or policy,
• Collaborate with Legally Exempt caregiver enrollment agencies and Office of Information Technology Services programming staff to establish the user requirements and business rules for development of system supports and to conduct user tests of all system applications; coordinating and collaborating with our training vendors to assess the training needs of Legally Exempt caregiver enrollment agencies; and, developing and reviewing training curriculum and materials. Additionally, the CFSS 2, is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the training program.
• Management of grants, contracts and special projects related to the provision of child care to low income families,
• Direct supervision of a team of 2-5 staff, and
• Representing the Division at a wide range of internal and external agency meetings.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments For this position, we are seeking individuals who:
• possess leadership and multi-tasking skills,
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and
• have expert knowledge related to the legally exempt enrollment process and legally exempt child care program health and safety issues. and/or child care.
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. 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.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - MIH
52 Washington Street, 231 North
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.