Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleChildren and Family Services Program Manager 2
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 Annually
Duties Description This position serves as the regional manager of the Division of Child Care Services New York City Regional Office and reports directly to the Director of Regional Operations. This is a senior management position that is responsible for the overall management of a regionally-based office. Duties of this position, include but are not limited to, oversight of and monitoring of New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) enforcement and registration activities. Monitoring and oversight activities include: engaging in on-going communication with NYCDOH/MH management and administration, including regular in-person meetings to enhance the offices oversight and monitoring role; discussion of trends identified by NYCRO and NYCDOH/MH; management of the Quarterly Performance Reviews of NYCDOH/MH registration activities to ensure that all quarterly reviews are initiated in a timely manner. The NYC regional manager is also responsible for ensuring the continuity of daily operations, which includes, but is not limited to: dealing with any physical plant issues, and personnel issues, as well as ensuring adequate staff coverage in both the office and the field. The manager is responsible for business continuity planning and is responsible for communicating any operational issues to Home Office. Additionally, the regional manager is responsible for understanding and conveying all applicable statutes, regulations, and policy directives to subordinate staff. In addition, the NYC regional manager is expected to facilitate and oversee enforcement activities, as needed, in the over 7,500 OCFS regulated programs. Additional duties include managing the assignment of caseloads, oversight of DOHMH licensing fieldwork and inspections, oversight of DOHMH complaint investigations and the criminal history evaluation/safety assessment process, and the provision of technical assistance to DOHMH staff, the child care provider community, and the public at large. The manager is expected to professionally represent the Division when dealing with internal/external stakeholders, as well as presenting at public engagements.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 52.6 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 - MIH
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.