DA Liaison for Instant Response Team

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 is seeking a District Attorney (DA) Liaison within the Division of Investigations to support IRT operations and ensure compliance with the MOU between ACS, NYPD, and the DA's Office. The role is located at the Staten Island site and requires permanent CPSS title status.

The incumbent will facilitate information sharing, coordinate court-related clearances, and participate in regular meetings with IRT staff to uphold safety protocols for NYC children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 18 months of child protective casework experience.
• Preferred candidate has a background as a Child Protection Specialist.
• New York City residency is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with the MOU
• Provides requested case-specific information to the DA Office and NYPD
• Facilitates ongoing communications between ACS and the District Attorney
• Processes clearances requested by the DA Office and NYPD, and routes requested clearances through the borough office
• Receives DA “Decline to Prosecute” notices and distributes to appropriate unit supervisors
• Receives all subpoenas sent by the DA and is responsible for obtaining and submitting requested information to the DA in a timely fashion
• Shares information with the Department of Probation and State Division of Parole, where legally permitted
• Tracks information on standardized logs for all cases sent to the DA/NYPD, and submits 30‑day case inquiry status updates
• Participates in regular meetings with the IRT Coordinator and IRT Manager, and various other staff to review compliance with the MOU and IRT protocol
• In the absence of an IRT Coordinator, the DA Liaison may be directed to perform their duties

Skills

Child Protection Specialist background

DA Liaison duties

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NYC Administration for Children's Services is seeking a District Attorney (DA) Liaison within the Division of Investigations to support IRT operations and ensure compliance with the MOU between ACS, NYPD, and the DA's Office. The role is located at the Staten Island site and requires permanent CPSS title status.

The incumbent will facilitate information sharing, coordinate court-related clearances, and participate in regular meetings with IRT staff to uphold safety protocols for NYC children.