What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Individual-CFS position at NYC Administration for Children's Services?
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $84,863.00-$97,593.00.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN AND PASSED THE EXAM#6035 FOR THIS CIVIL SERVICE TITLE TO AVOID BEING "BUMPED" OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. PERMANENT CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
PLEASE VISIT: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page.
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 provides 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.
ACS' Nicholas Scoppetta Children's Center (NSCC) is a 24-hour shift-based operation providing services for New York City's highly vulnerable population of abused and/or neglected children who
have been removed from their parents/caregivers. On average, the Children's Center serves approximately 2,500 unique children entering or re-entering the foster care system as they await
transition to return home, stay with kin, or placement in longer-term foster care settings. Within NSCC, the Social Work - QI Unit was built to meet the mandate of the Family First Prevention
Services Act (FFPSA) which took effect on September 29, 2021. The Qualified Individual, Child and Family Specialist (QI CFS) in accordance with the FFPSA, conducts and completes the evidence-based Child and Adolescent Services Intensity Instrument (CAS II) to assess service intensity needs for children and youth who may or require placement into Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) setting in the City of New York. QI CFS' conduct initial QI assessments for children and youth placed in a QRTP, and Long Stayer Reviews (LSR) for children and youth who may require consideration for extension in a QRTP.
The QI Unit is seeking to hire two QI-CFS who will be responsible for the assessment, evaluation and determination of the Level of Care (LOC) for children who are entering and/or re-entering
foster care placement. CFS' provide valuable therapeutic support to children awaiting placement and provide psychosocial services to both children and families using casework, clinical interventions, and community resources.
The selected candidates will be responsible for performing the following duties, but not limited to:
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
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
Minimum Qualifications
A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and
Note: At least one year of the required experience described in "1", "2" and "3" above must have been obtained in the last five years.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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.
, $84,863.00 – $114,446.00
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN AND PASSED THE EXAM#6035 FOR THIS CIVIL SERVICE TITLE TO AVOID BEING "BUMPED" OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. PERMANENT CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
PLEASE VISIT: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page.
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 provides 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.
ACS' Nicholas Scoppetta Children's Center (NSCC) is a 24-hour shift-based operation providing services for New York City's highly vulnerable population of abused and/or neglected children who
have been removed from their parents/caregivers. On average, the Children's Center serves approximately 2,500 unique children entering or re-entering the foster care system as they await
transition to return home, stay with kin, or placement in longer-term foster care settings. Within NSCC, the Social Work - QI Unit was built to meet the mandate of the Family First Prevention
Services Act (FFPSA) which took effect on September 29, 2021. The Qualified Individual, Child and Family Specialist (QI CFS) in accordance with the FFPSA, conducts and completes the evidence-based Child and Adolescent Services Intensity Instrument (CAS II) to assess service intensity needs for children and youth who may or require placement into Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) setting in the City of New York. QI CFS' conduct initial QI assessments for children and youth placed in a QRTP, and Long Stayer Reviews (LSR) for children and youth who may require consideration for extension in a QRTP.
The QI Unit is seeking to hire two QI-CFS who will be responsible for the assessment, evaluation and determination of the Level of Care (LOC) for children who are entering and/or re-entering
foster care placement. CFS' provide valuable therapeutic support to children awaiting placement and provide psychosocial services to both children and families using casework, clinical interventions, and community resources.
The selected candidates will be responsible for performing the following duties, but not limited to:
- Identify, assess and recommend resources and level of care for children and youth based on the least restrictive placement setting(s) that a child requires.
- Conduct and participate in child in-take sessions to obtain pertinent information regarding children's social and emotional needs, academic strengths, medical and mental health needs, family
- Facilitate conference meetings with youth, service providers, community members, ACS/NSCC team members as necessary.
- Consult with professionals from various disciplines to facilitate a multi-disciplinary care team approach within NSCC.
- Ensure safety risks and permanency concerns are identified and addressed during team meetings/external conferences with service providers.
- Serve as a Program Liaison to ACS field office(s), Family Court Legal Services/Foster Care, and mental health and community-based providers as related to placement and behavioral concerns of
- Utilize a trauma-informed lens to serve as the primary resource for emotional support for children and youth.
- Orient children and youth to the behavior management program, the child welfare system, and NSCC programs.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
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 #774783
- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
Minimum Qualifications
A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and
- A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and at least one year of full-time, satisfactory, post-graduate experience that includes substantial experience in one or more of the following modalities of practice: facilitation of family team conferences or family group decision-making meetings utilizing a conferencing model which emphasizes family engagement and consensus based decision-making; clinical group work with children, youth, parents or individual families; or the conduct of professional training on topics related to child and family services; or
- A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and at least three years of the experience required in "1" above. Up to two years of this experience may have been in the supervision of social work practice areas described in "1" above; or
- At least three years of the experience required in "1" above. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work license (LMSW) must be obtained within one year of appointment.
Note: At least one year of the required experience described in "1", "2" and "3" above must have been obtained in the last five years.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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.
, $84,863.00 – $114,446.00
Salary : $84,863 - $97,593