Placement Specialist Supervisor

Nyc-Administration-For-Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in New York City seeks a Placement Specialist Supervisor to lead a Child Welfare unit, ensuring coverage and effective placement for children in foster care. The role requires strong supervisory ability and profound knowledge of placement practices.

You will review cases, guide staff, conduct trainings, and ensure timely evaluations while using multiple agency databases and systems to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and 30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work or related graduate degree, and at least eighteen months of child welfare casework experience.
• Must have child welfare experience.
• Familiarity with databases and case management systems such as WMS, CCRS, PTS, ACRS +, Connections, Vacancy Control, CPR, Docushare.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sufficient coverage of the assigned unit at all times.
• Review and assess cases to determine children’s placement needs.
• Direct child welfare specialists in best practice to access placement.
• Review placement efforts to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Conduct unit meetings and meetings with individual workers.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to improve performance.
• Conduct training when necessary.
• Ensure timely evaluations and provide detailed justifications for ratings.
• Maintain records of time and leave and submit on CityTime.
• Attend supervisory meetings as required.
• Utilize Placement Module, PTS, WMS, LTS, CCRS, CAS+, Connections, Docushare and e-mail.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + MSW credits

Tools

WMS

CCRS

PTS

ACRS +

Connections

Vacancy Control

CPR

Docushare

Job description

SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN, AND PASSED THE EXAM #5537 FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR TO AVOID BEING "BUMPED" OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED.

PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $75,850.00.

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 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.

The Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS) ensures that high-quality services are provided to children in foster care by supporting provider agency staff with technical assistance and other services for children in foster care. FPS staff offer guidance to provider agencies on child welfare policies and procedures to improve service delivery and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children in foster care.

The Office of Placement Administration (OPA) is identified as the sole source of referrals for foster care placement of children placed or remanded to the case and custody of ACS. OPA seeks placement for children in all five boroughs of New York City.

The Placement Specialist Supervisor would be responsible for performing the following duties, but not limited to:

• Ensure sufficient coverage of their assigned unit at all times
• Review and assesses cases to determine children’s placement needs
• Direct child welfare specialist in best case practice to access placement
• Review placement efforts made by CWS daily to ensure they are consistent with best practices
• Conduct unit meetings
• Conduct meetings with individual workers
• Provide Child Welfare Specialists (CWS) with ongoing support and guidance so that they can improve on their job performance throughout the year
• Conduct training when necessary
• Ensure that evaluations are completed within agency timeframes.
• Provide detailed justifications to support evaluation ratings
• Maintain detail of unit workers time and leave
• Sign off and submit time and leave on CityTime
• Attend supervisory meetings as required
• Utilize all data bases, including Placement Module, Placement Tracking System (PTS), WMS, LTS, CCRS, CAS +, Connections, Docushare, and e-mail

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

Preferred Skills

The selected candidate must have child welfare experience. Candidate must be familiar with databases such as WMS, CCRS, PTS, ACRS +, Connections, Vacancy Control, Child Placement Referral (CPR), Docushare, and e-mails.

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPER - 52370

Minimum Qualifications

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