Policy Director

Nyc-Administration-For-Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) seeks a Policy Director within the Division of Child and Family Well-being. This senior role oversees policy analysis, drafting and updating child care policy and procedures, coordinating with policy groups, and ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will spearhead policy initiatives and represent ACS in policy discussions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years in social services policy, with

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency or equivalent.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above with a bachelor’s degree and the specified administrative/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a user-friendly policy and procedure system.
• Document business and operating procedures.
• Develop and implement a system for requesting and updating policies.
• Draft, edit, review and update policy documents as needed.
• Analyze proposed and current laws, regulations and policy guidance.
• Lead and participate in work groups to develop and update policies and procedures.
• Research best practices for child care policies.

Skills

Legislative knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Policy analysis

Policy writing

Early childhood

Advocacy

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $110,000 - $123,000.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

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.

ACS’ Division of Child and Family Well-being (CFWB) designs and executes strategies to support caregivers, children, and communities, so they can thrive and enjoy self-determination. A critical piece of CFWB’s portfolio is the operation of the City’s subsidized child care voucher system -- one of the largest child care assistance programs in the country. ACS provides vouchers to tens of thousands of low-income and child welfare-involved families, allowing parents and caregivers to access affordable child care at the provider of their choice while they pursue work, education, or training.

The CFWB Policy and Compliance unit performs all tasks related to CFWB policies and procedures, ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern funding for CFWB programming and quality assures CFWB activities to proactively safeguard compliance and standards.

Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Associate Commissioner for Policy and Compliance in the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB), the Policy Director will oversee reviewing, tracking and analyzing all Federal, State and local statutes, regulations, rules and policies relating to child care assistance. This includes drafting summaries and comments on all proposed changes to child care assistance legislation, procedures and policies; advancing ACS child care policy initiatives; and representing the Division in state, federal and local level discussions of child care policy and legislation.

Working with the policy analyst, lead the child care policy and procedure system including:

• Develop and implement a user-friendly policy and procedure system
• Document business and operating procedures
• Develop and implement a system for requesting and updating policies
• Draft, edit, review and update policy documents as needed
• Analyze proposed and current laws, regulations and policy guidance
• Lead and participate in work groups to develop and update policies and procedures
• Research best practices for child care policies

ADDITIONAL INFO:

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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive knowledge of legislative and regulatory process
• Experience in policy analysis and procedure writing
• Experience in early childhood field
• Experience working with policy development and advocacy in the social services field

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.

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