Child Welfare Trainer

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Administration for Children's Services in New York City seeks a Training Specialist to deliver and coordinate child welfare trainings for frontline staff and supervisors.

Reporting to the Training Supervisor, the trainer will develop curricula, facilitate sessions, and track outcomes, ensuring adherence to CPS Practice Core standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with DCP/DYFJ partners and external consultants, with a focus on quality improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• 30 credits toward a Master of Social Work degree or related field.
• Eighteen months of child protective casework experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide training for frontline staff and supervisors.
• Supervising and coaching of new and seasoned child welfare staff.
• Provide expertise in competences for child welfare practice and the ability to collaborate in scheduling, administrative tasks, and quality improvement.
• Demonstrate and model skills and provide evaluative and developmental feedback to participants.
• Work closely with ACS’s Division of Child Protection and our providers to develop, coordinate, and implement training for frontline staff and supervisors.
• Attend trainings and meetings as indicated.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Frontline staff support

Program coordination

Child welfare knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

30 credits toward MSW or related field

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $100,000.00.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR.

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 child care 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 Division of Policy, Planning and Measurement (PPM) collaborates with every ACS division to guide systems analysis and strategic systems improvement; assure quality of practice at ACS and its provider agencies; professionalize the frontline workforce; bring knowledge into practice; provide research and analytic support; and plan and develop new programs and policies.

The Training Unit provides frontline staff with the values, skills, and knowledge necessary to support Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice cases, primarily through core trainings provided by the James Satterwhite Academy.

Reporting to the Training Supervisor, the Child Welfare Trainer will be devoted primarily to providing child welfare staff with skills and knowledge of quality child welfare practice.

The trainer will ensure efficient and effective daily operation by providing and facilitating administrative, education and supportive services to new and seasoned staff. The Training Department delivers foundation and in-service training dictated by a training plan created each fiscal year.

Duties And Responsibilities Will Include The Following

• Provide support to DCP/DYFJ Provider partners and external consultants to assure good communication and the timeliness of deliverables.
• Provide training for frontline staff and supervisors.
• Supervising and coaching of new and seasoned child welfare staff.
• Provide expertise in competences for child welfare practice and the ability to collaborate in all aspects of the training departments work, including scheduling, administrative tasks, and quality improvement.
• Understands and has significant experience in training various components of the CPS Practice Core Training Program.
• Possess professional training and platform skills.
• Being able to model skills and provide evaluative and developmental feedback to participants.
• Work closely with ACS’s Division of Child Protection and our providers to develop, coordinate, and implement training for frontline staff and supervisors.
• Participate in assignments as needed and attend trainings and meetings as indicated.

Additional Info

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.

The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at [e-mail] or 212-676-6955.

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Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work degree or toward a graduate degree in a related field; plus, eighteen months of child protective 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.

Additional Information

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.

, $78,315.00 – $106,624.00