Risk and Integrity Specialist

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 82.000 - 97.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NYC Administration for Children’s Services in New York City is seeking an Associate Staff Analyst to support the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB). You will help safeguard program integrity, prepare fraud reports, and assist investigations aligned with state and city regulations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with databases and MS Excel/Word. Residency in NYC is expected, with a path into permanent civil service status and related

Qualifikationen

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work with and navigate multiple database systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Knowledge of child care eligibility is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Draft letters to providers and parents regarding deferring payments, investigations, and disqualifications.
• Track responses to correspondence and documentation requested for investigations.
• Provide support and participate in unannounced site visits.
• Follow‑up on staff reports filed after investigations.
• Assist with investigations and analyze documentation.
• Track recoupment, provider repayment, cost savings and avoidance.
• Review complex claims for improper payments under state child care subsidy regulations.
• Report monthly to NYC ACS’s fraud and risk assessment activities.
• Prepare and distribute the agency’s monthly fraud statistics.
• Draft and conduct training on identifying potential fraud and referrals for investigation.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Database systems navigation

Policy analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $82,056 - $97,195.00

• THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST.

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 Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB) works to ensure families and children have the critical supports they need to thrive and exercise self-determination. CFWB leverages concrete resources, stakeholder relationships, and community and family strengths to drive toward greater equity and social justice, reduce disparities and disproportionality - including in the child welfare system -, and create conditions that foster well-being for families and children across New York City. Our work includes the provision of child care assistance; support for caregivers and child-serving professionals to prevent child injury; and investment in community-based approaches.

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.

Responsibilities

• Draft letters to providers, as well as parents/caretakers in regard to deferring payment, investigations, and disqualifying providers
• Track responses to correspondence for deferring payment
• Track documentation requested for investigations
• Provide support and participate in unannounced site visits
• Follow‑up on staff reports filed following investigations
• Assist with investigations and provide analysis of documentation
• Track recoupment and provider repayment
• Track cost savings and avoidance
• Review of complex claims for improper payments or false claims which must be conducted in accordance with state child care subsidy regulations
• Reporting monthly to ACS’ oversight agency, New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), concerning NYC ACS’ fraud and risk assessment activities
• Prepare and distribute the agency's monthly fraud statistical report
• Draft and conduct training for ACS and NYC PS child care staff on identifying potential child care subsidy fraud and how to refer cases for investigation
• Enter discontinuances into the NYC child care subsidy system of record for applicants determined to be fraudulent
• Receive and evaluate referrals from ACS Resource Area, and external agencies, for applicants with history of discontinuance for fraudulent activity
• Send notices to applicants specifying additional documentation needed for fraud investigations
• Co‑lead for the ACS Child Care Fraud and Risk Assessment Work Group
• Conduct site visits to child care facilities for inspection and review records to ensure compliance with state regulations
• Make recommendations to the Director of Child Care Risk and Integrity on investigations and provide support to the Director with monitoring referrals made to the ACS Child Care Subsidy Fraud Mailbox, and conducting program integrity reviews required by state oversight agency

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.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - Ability to work with and navigate multiple database systems - Proficiency working with Microsoft Excel & Word - Knowledge of child care or benefits eligibility is a plus

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 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.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted

ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST - 12627

, $82,056.00 – $122,180.00