District Attorney Liaison

Justia, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in New York City seeks a District Attorney Liaison located in Staten Island to support the Instant Response Team. The role coordinates between ACS, NYPD, and the DA Office on high‑risk cases and ensures timely information sharing.

Responsibilities include ensuring MOU compliance, handling subpoenas and clearances, providing case details, and maintaining logs. This full‑time role requires a CPSS certification path and relevant child welfare experience.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work or related graduate degree.
• Eighteen months of child protective casework experience.

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, routing through the borough office.
• Receives DA “Decline to Prosecute” notices and distributes to unit supervisors.
• Receives subpoenas and submits requested information to the DA in a timely fashion.
• Shares information with Probation and State Division of Parole where permitted by law.
• Tracks information on standardized logs for cases sent to DA/NYPD and submits 30‑day status updates.
• Participates in regular meetings with the IRT Coordinator/Manager and other staff to review compliance with the MOU and protocol.
• In the absence of an IRT Coordinator, may be directed to perform their duties.

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work or related graduate degree

Job description

Job Description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $78,315.00.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ACS APPLICANTS 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 childcare 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.

ACS’ Division of Investigations (INV) is made up of four main areas, including Investigative Consultants, the Instant Response Team Program, District Attorney Liaisons, and the Office of Safety First. INV works in conjuncture with the ACS Division of Child Protection (DCP) in efforts to ensure the safety of children in New York City (NYC). We achieve this goal by collaborating with outside entities, including law enforcement and other mandated reporters.

Within INV, the mission of the Instant Response Team (IRT) is to improve coordination between ACS and Law Enforcement to enhance the protection of NYC children. In cases involving severe abuse and severe maltreatment, personnel from ACS, the NYC Police Department (NYPD), and the District Attorney’s (DA) Offices work together on “Instant Response Teams” to accomplish the following objectives:

• Protect children from abuse and maltreatment by ensuring evidence is gathered in a timely, effective, and coordinated manner – thereby laying the foundation for necessary intervention, and removing alleged abusers instead of children, where appropriate
• Minimize trauma to child(ren) during investigation processes by reducing the need for repetitive interviews by law enforcement, medical, and social service staff and by holding interviews and medical examinations in child-friendly surroundings, such as Child Advocacy Centers
• Senior Child Protective Supervisors in INV determine which cases meet the IRT criteria and initiate joint response efforts between ACS and NYPD after screening reports are released

INV IRT is seeking a District Attorney (DA) Liaison who will be physically located in Staten Island at the 350 St. Mark's Place site. In the spirit of cooperation and recognition of the DA role and mandates, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists between ACS, the NYPD, and the DA Office. The MOU outlines the high‑risk cases that ACS is required to send to the DA Office, identifies those cases that may be shared with NYPD, and sets forth the process for case‑specific information sharing with the DA Office and NYPD.

*THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ACS APPLICANTS WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CPSS*

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 [emailprotected] or 212-676-6955.

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

55-a 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.

The duties and responsibilities of the DA Liaison will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• 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 in accordance with legal mandates
• 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

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.

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.