Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleChildren and Family Services Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Street Address Capital View Office Park - Child Welfare & Community Services
52 Washington Street,
Duties Description Located in the Albany Regional Office (ARO), the position of Children and Family Service Specialist II (CFSS2) is essential to the Regional Office’s ability to guarantee the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in foster care programs, adoption programs, and children and families who are victims of domestic violence. The Regional Office is responsible for making sure that the local Department of Social Services and Authorized Agencies in each county of their region are in compliance with NYS mandates governing child protection.
• Provide supervision to the local district and voluntary agency leads within the Albany Regional Office.
• Collaborate with the Institutional Abuse supervisor and other office supervisors regarding complaints and agency concerns.
• Provide oversight, monitoring and technical assistance to Local Departments of Social Services, Voluntary Agencies and Domestic Violence Programs within the Albany region.
• Provide guidance to Regional Office staff, Local Dept. of Social Services and Voluntary Agencies on interpretation of NYS laws, regulations, and policies
• Assist with interpretation of CFSR data for Local Dept. of Social Services and Voluntary Agency utilization, as well as assisting with implementation of strategies to support improved CFSR outcomes
• Assist with assessing and organizing training needs for agencies and supporting training needs of County and Agency Leads
• Participate in the planning and organization of PQI (Program Quality Improvement) reviews of local district work regarding child protective services, foster care services and preventive services. This includes the approval of PIPS (Program Improvement Plans) that were established to bring agencies into regulatory compliance and improve practice.
• Meet with County and Agency Leads regarding professional development and performance concerns.
• Facilitate meetings: monthly unit staff meetings, Quarterly Regional Supervisor meetings. Attend various meetings on behalf of the Regional Director when necessary such as the Director of Services meeting.
• Participate in statewide special projects such as Family First Statewide Implementation Team.
• Review and follow up on complaints received from the Governor’s Office, Legislative Offices, and the Commissioner’s Office; evaluate and provide the appropriate response; monitor follow up activities of the assigned Agency Lead
• Review applications for new Voluntary Agencies and child welfare programs. Prepare application packages, and work with the rate setting unit and counsel’s office on the approval and certification of new programs.
Provide oversight and support of Office of Children and Family Services’ priorities, policies and procedures by local districts and agencies such as Title IV-E, Permanency Reviews, Race Equity Cultural Competence work, and Court Improvement Projects.
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - TAB
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.