Family Service Specialist

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

NYC Administration for Children’s Services seeks a Community Coordinator to safeguard children and assist families within juvenile justice and child welfare programs. The role involves fieldwork, liaison work, and detailed reporting to support court and social services teams.

We value knowledge of foster care, robust communication, and solid organizational skills. A bachelor’s degree with experience or an equivalent mix is preferred, with coverage duties across boroughs as needed.

Formación

• A bachelor’s degree with two years of related community work experience or equivalent
• High school diploma with six years of related experience or an equivalent combination
• Any combination meeting 1 and 2 above, with at least one year of the required experience

Responsabilidades

• Assess and identify court-involved youth to determine eligibility for Juvenile Justice Initiative program and services.
• Fieldwork interviewing youth in detention centers and families at home to assess eligibility.
• Act as liaison among detention, probation, court, prosecutors, and youth’s attorney.
• Develop written reports for judges, attorneys, and social service providers.

Conocimientos

Youth experience

Foster care knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

MS Office & NYS CONNECTIONS

Educación

Bachelor's degree + 2 years

High school diploma + 6 years

Equivalent combination with 1+ year of related experience

Herramientas

CONNECTIONS System

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $62,868.00 - $72,298.00.

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 Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.

Juvenile Justice Initiative (JJI) is the first alternative to placement and aftercare program in New York City to use evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve outcomes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Juvenile Justice Initiative serves adolescents that have a delinquency finding and can be maintained in the community through intensive services. Juvenile Justice Initiative staff performs critically important work in the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the Juvenile Justice Initiative Program.

Specific Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Assess and identify court-involved youth to determine eligibility for Juvenile Justice Initiative program and services.
• Fieldwork to include interviewing youth in detention centers and interviewing family members in their homes to assess eligibility for the program.
• Act as liaison between detention, the Department of Probation, Family Court, Corporation Counsel (prosecutor), and the youth’s attorney in the context of individual youths’ JD cases.
• Develop detailed and comprehensive written reports for judges, attorneys, and other social service providers on the appropriateness of JJI for particular youth.
• Testify in court regarding acceptance of youth into the program and in support of the submitted written reports.
• Develop a thorough understanding of evidence-based therapeutic modalities for youth in the juvenile justice system, including Multi-systemic Therapy and Family Functional Therapy.
• On occasion, troubleshoot cases of “dual jurisdiction” youth (youth involved in both the child welfare and criminal/juvenile justice system).
• Coordinate case conferences with multiple parties involved in a particular case to determine the best outcome for the youth.

Special Note

• Will be required to provide coverage for colleagues in other boroughs as necessary.

Additional Information

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 two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with youth, preferably in the juvenile justice system
• Knowledge of NYC and NYS Foster Care and Preventive Services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the use of the New York State CONNECTIONS Comprehensive Case Management System and Microsoft Office applications

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $62,868.00 – $97,593.00