Placement Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services, New York, NY, United States
*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $60,428.00*
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN, AND PASSED THE OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED ABOVE TO AVOID BEING “BUMPED” OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION MUST SHOW PROOF THAT THEY HAVE PASSED THIS EXAMINATION 3066. PERMANENT CHILD WELFARE SPECIALISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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 Office of Placement Administrations (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. A Placement Specialist at OPA is responsible for liaising with provider agencies to expeditiously secure safe and appropriate placement for children entering foster care. The placement specialist troubleshoots placement related issues with providers and addresses issues that may cause delays with placement. This is accomplished via the provision of crucial placement information and regular advocacy for the placement of children in the community as well as at the Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center.
DUTIES OF THE PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
Pay special attention to details on all aspects of the placement process
Present children in the best possible light to contract agencies throughout the placement process
Maintain contact with intra agency staff consisting of Child Family Specialist, Case Managers, case planners, and other OPA staff
Utilize all data bases, including Placement Module, WMS, LTS, CCRS, CAS +, Connections, Docushare, and e-mail
Organize case records according to office guidelines, gathering information electronically as well as by phone, and adhering to office regulations of time and leave
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.
To Apply: Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 775205.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 52369
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Candidates must pass a test to demonstrate English language proficiency.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT LEVEL II
Upon satisfactory completion of six months of training and experience at Assignment Level I, an employee shall be assigned to Assignment Level II.
Upon completion of one year of satisfactory experience at Assignment Level II of Child Welfare Specialist and satisfactory completion of the probationary period an employee shall receive no less than the minimum salary after 18 months in title.
To be appointed directly to Assignment Level II, a candidate must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements set forth above, one year of satisfactory child welfare casework experience.
55a PROGRAM This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
$60,428.00 – $92,558.00
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IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN, AND PASSED THE OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED ABOVE TO AVOID BEING “BUMPED” OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION MUST SHOW PROOF THAT THEY HAVE PASSED THIS EXAMINATION 3066. PERMANENT CHILD WELFARE SPECIALISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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 Office of Placement Administrations (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. A Placement Specialist at OPA is responsible for liaising with provider agencies to expeditiously secure safe and appropriate placement for children entering foster care. The placement specialist troubleshoots placement related issues with providers and addresses issues that may cause delays with placement. This is accomplished via the provision of crucial placement information and regular advocacy for the placement of children in the community as well as at the Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center.
DUTIES OF THE PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
Pay special attention to details on all aspects of the placement process
Present children in the best possible light to contract agencies throughout the placement process
Maintain contact with intra agency staff consisting of Child Family Specialist, Case Managers, case planners, and other OPA staff
Utilize all data bases, including Placement Module, WMS, LTS, CCRS, CAS +, Connections, Docushare, and e-mail
Organize case records according to office guidelines, gathering information electronically as well as by phone, and adhering to office regulations of time and leave
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.
To Apply: Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 775205.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 52369
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Candidates must pass a test to demonstrate English language proficiency.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT LEVEL II
Upon satisfactory completion of six months of training and experience at Assignment Level I, an employee shall be assigned to Assignment Level II.
Upon completion of one year of satisfactory experience at Assignment Level II of Child Welfare Specialist and satisfactory completion of the probationary period an employee shall receive no less than the minimum salary after 18 months in title.
To be appointed directly to Assignment Level II, a candidate must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements set forth above, one year of satisfactory child welfare casework experience.
55a PROGRAM This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
$60,428.00 – $92,558.00
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