Child Protective Specialist — Protecting Children & Families

City of New York; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of New York, Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), seeks a Child Protective Specialist to investigate reports of abuse or neglect and assess child safety across five borough offices. The role involves interviewing families, assessing risk, and coordinating with legal and ACS staff to file petitions when needed.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and English language proficiency testing. NYC residency is not required; salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Investigate reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.
• Interview and assess all children for safety.
• Interview parents/caretaker, alleged subjects, household members and collateral contacts.
• Provide a determination of abuse or neglect within 60 days of the report.
• Enter and maintain computerized records of case information.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

The City of New York, Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), seeks a Child Protective Specialist to investigate reports of abuse or neglect and assess child safety across five borough offices. The role involves interviewing families, assessing risk, and coordinating with legal and ACS staff to file petitions when needed.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and English language proficiency testing. NYC residency is not required; salary and benefits are provided.