Children and Family Services Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

New York State
Rensselaer
$65K-$82.7K a year
Permanent
Full-time

Minimum Qualifications Transfer : One year of permanent competitive or 55b / c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Open to the Public : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

  • The qualifications for the full SG 18 level are : A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience providing services to children and their families either in the inspection, management, or administration of : foster care programs;
  • day care programs; adoption programs; domestic violence programs; youth detention facilities; or other providers of care, support, and assistance to children, assuring compliance for certification or licensing purposes;
  • OR providing, supervising, monitoring, or administering services for children, adults, or their families, including but not limited to : providing social casework, case planning, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy on behalf of clients, or direct investigation of potential abuse and neglect in one or more of the following settings : human services;

juvenile justice; criminal justice; local departments of social services; or local voluntary childcare service programs.

A master's or higher degree can substitute for one year of specialized experience; and a master's or higher degree in social work can substitute for two years of experience.

This position may be designated 55 b / c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Duties Description This position will work directly with the associate commissioners to assist in the development, implementation, and administration of New York State’s services to children, adults, and families.

This position will serve as critical support for multiple functions within the Division of Child Welfare and Community Services Home office.

Duties to include but not limited to;

Coordinates youth and parent focus groups and acts as the main point of contact for focus group stakeholders.

Manages and updates project workplan.

Creates and revises documents to support program initiatives.

Assists in the development of, and co facilitates, presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Cofacilitates training with contract vendor.

30+ days ago
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