Child Abuse Prevention Specialist 1

NY HELP No Agency Children & Family Services, Office of Title Child Abuse Prevention Specialist 1 Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% 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 - CWCS 52 Washington Street, North Building City Rensselaer State NY Zip Code 12144 Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and two 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 also must include or be supplemented by one year of investigative experience.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. Duties Description This position is part of the Child Fatality Review Team which focuses on standardizing the process for reviewing fatalities and writing reports within a six-month required time frame. This position is responsible for reviewing child protective investigations, child welfare histories, and making appropriate recommendations for corrective action. They assist with the development of tools and reports as well as provide technical support, resources, and guidance to program areas and other OCFS staff. These positions provide technical support to Local DSS during their fatality investigations with an eye towards ensuring the health and safety of surviving siblings and that the family is provided the support and services they require. Adequate staffing is required to ensure the accurate completion of this critical body of work. An experienced fatality report writer can competently and safely maintain a caseload of only 14 open reports. Responsibilities, in addition to report writing, include:- Extensive technical assistance and supports to the regional office regarding regulatory requirements and best practices related to investigations and case practice- Technical assistance regarding CONNECTIONS casework documentation and data entry - Direct data entry into Child Fatality Review Program system and share point- Development of Program Improvement Plan citations- Data base testing - Analysis of data from fatality reviews regarding trends, corrective actions and training needs - Coordination with other OCFS program areas (ie. HFNY, DV, CACs)- Drafting sections of the CPS manual- Expedited case reviews and reports for OCFS executive staff on high profile cases- Peer review of all draft fatality reports, including NYC- Assistance with Best Interest Determination for FOIL requests- Development and maintenance of fatality review and report writing manuals and other tools- Participate in child fatality prevention initiatives. Additional Comments Note: All candidates appointed to this title must be able to fulfill the transportation-related duties of the title at the time of appointment, and throughout their tenure in the title.A valid NYS Driver’s license is required.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. 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 518-473-7936 Fax 518-473-6122 Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov 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 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.