Missing Children Outreach Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in New York City seeks a Missing Children Specialist with a strong commitment to safeguarding youth. The role involves training on policies, processing AWOC referrals, and providing TA to provider agencies to support case planners.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and pass an English proficiency test. Assignment Level II requirements include six months at Level I and one year at Level II, with probationary stipulations.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Candidates must pass a test to demonstrate English language proficiency.
• Requirements for Assignment Level II: six months training at Level I and one year at Level II with probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training on policies and administrative directives for youth who go missing.
• Review and process MCOU AWOC referrals.
• Provide direct support to case planners on TA and best practices for AWOC youth.
• Coordinate with Investigative Consultants to recover AWOC youth.
• Collaborate with DYCD-Safe Horizon drop-in shelters to locate youth in foster care at shelters.
• Participate in family team conferences when youth return from AWOC.
• Engage in high-risk AWOC cases with Law Enforcement, FBI, NCEMC and cross-jurisdictions.
• Bi-weekly supervision with Residential Permanency Planning unit and OC Trafficking units.
• Support OCFS in locating missing NYC youth in other jurisdictions.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in New York City seeks a Missing Children Specialist with a strong commitment to safeguarding youth. The role involves training on policies, processing AWOC referrals, and providing TA to provider agencies to support case planners.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and pass an English proficiency test. Assignment Level II requirements include six months at Level I and one year at Level II, with probationary stipulations.