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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/11/16

Applications Due07/26/16

Vacancy ID31413

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleChildren and Family Service Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address Rochester Regional Office- Child Welfare and Community Services/ROPI

259 Monroe Ave, 3rd Fl

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14607

Minimum Qualifications Reachable on Civil Service Eligible List OR
One year of permanent competitive service as a Children and Family Services Specialist 1 or eligible for a 70.1 transfer.

Duties Description
Providing oversight to voluntary agencies, this includes monthly site visits with CEO, program managers, social workers or child care staff, as well as interviews with youth in residence.

Providing program assessments to voluntary agencies, including conducting formal assessments to ensure compliance with NYS regulations and adequacy of service delivery for youth in care. The assessment includes case record reading and interviews and observation.

Providing technical assistance and oversight to voluntary agencies in the process of licensing, expanding, downsizing or altering their program, this includes coordination with OCFS Legal and Rate Setting.

Providing regular oversight and technical assistance to local departments of social services child welfare divisions. This includes interviews with commissioners, directors, supervisors, and casework staff.

Monitor performance of public and private agencies through review of data packages and formal program assessments which include case record reviews and interviews / observations of staff, children and their families.

Participate in and monitor the development of the Integrated Planning process for departments of social services.

Review complaints made by clients regarding the adequacy of service provided by departments of social services or voluntary agencies and follow up with corrective action as needed.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Additional Comments Note: If you are reachable on the Children and Family Services Specialist 1Child Welfare list, you will receive a canvass letter. You must be on the Child and Family Services Specialist 1- Child Welfare list to qualify.

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

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-474-0017

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA #16-360 MAA

52 Washington Street, 231 North

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. 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.

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