Child Protective Specialist: Impactful Family Safety Expert

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 53.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Division of Child Protection seeks qualified candidates for Child Protective Specialist roles in each borough. Primary responsibilities include investigating allegations of child abuse/neglect, assessing safety, and coordinating services.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and English proficiency test. Residency not required for NYC postings, with 55-a Program options and PSLF considerations.

Qualifikationen

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Candidates must pass a test to demonstrate English language proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Utilize social work and investigative skills to work with families being investigated for abuse or neglect of children.
• Initiate investigations/safety interventions in response to allegations of abuse and/or neglect.
• Meet families in their home within 48 hours of receiving a report or within 24 hours when immediate danger is suspected.
• Interview and assess all children for safety.
• Interview parents/caretaker, alleged subjects, household members and collateral contacts.
• Make a Safety Assessment of children in their family immediately when required or within 7 days.
• Participate in Family Meetings or Conferences with the family or other support systems.
• Provide a determination of abuse or neglect based on the investigation within 60 days.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Division of Child Protection seeks qualified candidates for Child Protective Specialist roles in each borough. Primary responsibilities include investigating allegations of child abuse/neglect, assessing safety, and coordinating services.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and English proficiency test. Residency not required for NYC postings, with 55-a Program options and PSLF considerations.