*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $70,087.00 – $77,097.00*
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. Each year, the agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing child care assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.
This role is part of the Referral Management unit responsible for effectively managing the Prevention waitlist and ensuring we refer all families into prevention services within 10 business days.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Referral Management and with latitude for independent decision making, the primary responsibilities of the Referral Consultant will include, but not be limited to:
• Develop expertise in the continuum of Prevention Services with a specific focus on Evidence Based Models
• Provide individual case consultations to DCP/CPS teams and the Prevention Providers and assessing the family’s service needs in order to match the family with a Prevention Program type in the community.
• Collect data and conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, to support DPS’ policy and program development efforts and using data to make recommendations to DPS and cross-divisional leadership
• Work closely with the Strategy Planning and Analysis team (SPA) on multiple projects which include in the collection and analysis of data for the division’s research efforts and strategic planning, and family-centered design efforts and to inform policy
• Draft memos, reports, briefings, presentations, and other documents for internal and external stakeholders; acting as a strategic partner in the design and development of the Department’s strategic initiatives.
• Serve as critical member of a citywide team of Referral Consultants and work closely with the DCP leadership of an assigned zone. As well as participating in and support cross-divisional and external projects with various stakeholders.
• Track consultations with the CPS team and work closely with the Data processing team to ensure accurate reporting of referral activities. Ensure that Referrals are ready by reviewing Prevention History (PROMIS), CWS history (CNNX), court involvement etc.
• Co-facilitate trainings to CPS regarding the Prevention referral process
• Attend Zone debriefing and Prevention Quarterly meetings
• Adhere to NYC Citytime regulations.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision.
• May be required to perform other duties not including and/or limited to the ones described above.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Additional Information
*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $70,087.00 – $77,097.00*
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
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 590441.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 590441. Click on the “Apply” button.
If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Public Svc 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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
07/26/2023
POST UNTIL
08/25/2023
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.