Child Protective Specialist

Overview

Child Protective Specialist role at NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS).

Salary: $58,984.00 per year. The selected candidate will be offered this salary as listed.

• Under supervision of the Unit Supervisor and Child Protective Manager, use social work and investigative skills to work with families being investigated for abuse or neglect to children.
• Initiate investigations and safety interventions in response to allegations of abuse and/or neglect.
• Meet families in their home within 48 hours of receiving a report, or within 24 hours when immediate danger is suspected.
• Interview and assess all children for safety; interview parents/caretakers, alleged subjects, household members and collateral contacts.
• Make a Safety Assessment of children in the family immediately when required or within 7 days.
• Participate in family meetings or conferences with the family or other support systems.
• Provide a determination of abuse or neglect based on the investigation within 60 days of the report.
• For indicated cases with ongoing service needs, assess on an ongoing basis the risk of future abuse or maltreatment, arrange for services, and work with the family to address risks.
• Work with ACS legal staff to file petitions with Family Court when required for supervisory oversight or removal of children.
• Collaborate with contract agencies to provide preventive or foster care when appropriate.
• Enter and maintain computerized records of case information.

• Minimum qualifications include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with at least 24 semester credits in one or a combination of social work, psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, education (including early childhood), nursing, or cultural anthropology, with at least 12 credits in one of these disciplines.

• Statewide Central Register screening is required for employment as a Child Protective Specialist. Candidates who have been the subject of an indicated child abuse and maltreatment report may be disqualified from appointment.
• Program and salary notes:
  Assignment levels and progression are defined by the Civil Service title; appointment to Assignment Level II may require additional experience and training.
• 55-a Program eligibility for qualified individuals with a disability; indicate interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness information is available /pslf/.
• Residency requirement:
  New York City residency is not required for this position.
• ACS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

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Note:

Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Government Administration