Child Abuse Prevention Specialist 2 - New York State Civil Service : Job Details

Child Abuse Prevention Specialist 2

New York State Civil Service

Job Location : Rensselaer,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-05T08:22:58Z

Job Description :

NY HELP No

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Child Abuse Prevention Specialist 2

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade 23

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - Child Welfare and Community Services

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Duties Description The duties of this CAPS 2 position include supervising (4) grade 18 program managers and serving as the NYS Children's Justice Task Force (CJTF) Chairperson.Additional duties include:• Providing technical assistance to CAC/MDTs to achieve compliance with OCFS CAC/MDT Program Standards, and NYS statute.• Assisting in contract development and monitoring of numerous contracts, fulfilling state reporting requirements, providing technical assistance in navigating the Contract Management System (CMS) for CAC lead agencies and ensuring they're adhering to the terms and conditions of their contracts. • Conducting annual in-person site visits to CAC/MDTs statewide. Issuing annual site visit letters and issuing program improvement plans (PIPs) as warranted.• Collaborating with Bureau of Training and Development as subject matter experts in the review of OCFS sponsored forensic interviewing curriculum. • Collaborating/contract with the New York State Children's Alliance (NYSCA) and ensuring they're meeting the technical assistance needs of CAC/MDTs statewide, and also adhering to the terms and conditions of their OCFS contract.

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree and three years of professional children and family services experience* including or supplemented by two years in the planning, development, or delivery of child abuse and/or neglect prevention programs. Experience must also include or be supplemented by one year of investigative experience and one year of professional supervision. Two years of successful permanent experience as a Child Abuse Prevention Specialist 1 may substitute for the one year of professional level supervision.*Children and family services experience may include, but is not limited to, adoption services, foster care services for children and/or adults, preventive services, and protective services for children and/or adults.

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

Telephone 518-###-####

Fax 518-###-####

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - TAB

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to [email protected] 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.

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