What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisor, Strategy and Research position at NYC Administration for Children's Services?
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $98,159 - $112,883.00
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 provide subsidized childcare 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 childcare assistance; support for caregivers and child-serving professionals to prevent child injury; and investment in community-based approaches.
The Office of Strategy, Research, and Provider Partnership (SRPP) leads CFWB efforts to strengthen services for children, youth, and families by aligning strategic priorities with data-driven practices. The Office also partners with contracted community-based organizations citywide to implement programs, including Family Enrichment Centers and PromiseNYC Programs. Through this work, the Office helps CFWB build a system that is innovative, responsive, and grounded in evidence. The Office is comprised of four specialized teams: Family Enrichment Centers Program Management (FEC PM), the FEC Program Sustainability and Improvement (PSI) team, the Child Care Data Management and Systems (DMS), and the Strategy and Research (SR) team.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of the Strategy and Research team, the Advisor’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
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.
To Apply
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 783974.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Minimum Qualifications
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Preferred Skills
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.
, $98,159.00 – $128,995.00
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 provide subsidized childcare 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 childcare assistance; support for caregivers and child-serving professionals to prevent child injury; and investment in community-based approaches.
The Office of Strategy, Research, and Provider Partnership (SRPP) leads CFWB efforts to strengthen services for children, youth, and families by aligning strategic priorities with data-driven practices. The Office also partners with contracted community-based organizations citywide to implement programs, including Family Enrichment Centers and PromiseNYC Programs. Through this work, the Office helps CFWB build a system that is innovative, responsive, and grounded in evidence. The Office is comprised of four specialized teams: Family Enrichment Centers Program Management (FEC PM), the FEC Program Sustainability and Improvement (PSI) team, the Child Care Data Management and Systems (DMS), and the Strategy and Research (SR) team.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of the Strategy and Research team, the Advisor’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Work with the Director to design and implement research and strategy frameworks, including equity-centered co-design processes, to inform CFWB processes, programs, and policies
- Update and maintain strategic planning processes and materials for the Strategy and Research team to effectively provide structured support to CFWB teams
- Manage the day-to-day workflows of 4 to 6 multi-stakeholder projects at a time, in alignment with a culture of psychological safety, trust, and values of equity, growth, and innovation. Projects may range from developing data management tools for division offices, creating resources to maintain standard operating procedures, and supporting management of contracted programs, including regular communication with stakeholders and oversight of databases and reporting dashboards
- Conduct timely and consistent communication with project stakeholders to ensure alignment in project progress, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and shared understanding of project goals
- Develop and facilitate use of management tools to support CFWB teams, including work plans, Gannt charts, standard operating procedures, surveys, data trackers, and implementation tools
- Conduct literature reviews and use quantitative and qualitative methods to collect information/data that inform CFWB strategies, policies, and approaches
- Translate information collected from diverse sources into insights that inform the development of journey maps, program or product requirements, implementation plans, or memos
- Build strong knowledge in Federal, State, City, and agency legislation, regulations, and policies that shape the environment of CFWB’s work, City/ACS procurement/contracting, government finance and budgeting, and human service delivery environment
- Guide multi-stakeholder teams through equity-centered strategic project management, research, and/or co-design processes to creatively solve challenges in complex systems that support children and families in NYC
- Plan and facilitate effective written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding the Strategy and Research team’s portfolio of work
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.
To Apply
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 783974.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Minimum Qualifications
- For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
- A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Preferred Skills
- Master’s degree in the social sciences, including social work, public health, public administration or policy, etc. - Demonstrated experience supervising diverse teams and promoting a safe and supportive environment where staff can grow professionally, voice concerns, and learn from mistakes. - At least 3 years of using quantitative and qualitative methods to collect and analyze data to assess program quality and provider performance and to create reports to inform implementation of performance and quality improvement strategies. - Experience with NYC human/social service program fiscal policies and budget management functions, including familiarity with city contracting and invoicing systems.
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.
, $98,159.00 – $128,995.00
Salary : $98,159 - $112,883