Placement Specialist Supervisor

ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS

•3.4 Manhattan, NY Job Details Full-time $78,315

•$106,268 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Loan forgiveness Qualifications Supervisory support in social service case management Management Leave management Social service program staff supervision Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Mid-level Supervising experience Professional development support Bachelor's degree Experience working with foster children Mentoring Conducting training sessions Meeting facilitation Foster care placement case management for child welfare Social Work 1 year Full Job Description Placement Specialist Supervisor

ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS

Posted on 08/21/2026 Full-time Location

MANHATTAN

Exam may be required Department Placement Services

•FPS Salary range: $78,315.00

•$106,268.00 Save Job Description

SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN, AND PASSED THE EXAM

#5537 FOR

THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR TO AVOID BEING

"BUMPED"

OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBILE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF

$75,850.00. 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 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. The Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS) ensures that high-quality services are provided to children in foster care by supporting provider agency staff with technical assistance and other services for children in foster care. FPS staff offer guidance to provider agencies on child welfare policies and procedures to improve service delivery and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children in foster care. The Office of Placement Administration (OPA) is identified as the sole source of referrals for foster care placement of children placed or remanded to the case and custody of

ACS. OPA

seeks placement for children in all five boroughs of New York City. The Placement Specialist Supervisor would be responsible for performing the following duties, but not limited to: Ensure sufficient coverage of their assigned unit at all times Review and assesses cases to determine children's placement needs Direct child welfare specialist in best case practice to access placement Review placement efforts made by CWS daily to ensure they are consistent with best practices Conduct unit meetings Conduct meetings with individual workers Provide Child Welfare Specialists (CWS) with ongoing support and guidance so that they can improve on their job performance throughout the year Conduct training when necessary Ensure that evaluations are completed within agency timeframes. Provide detailed justifications to support evaluation ratings Maintain detail of unit workers time and leave Sign off and submit time and leave on CityTime Attend supervisory meetings as required Utilize all data bases, including Placement Module, Placement Tracking System (PTS), WMS, LTS, CCRS, CAS +, Connections, Docushare, and e-mail Additional Information 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. The Administration for Children's Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at or 212-676-6955 To Apply Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 794384. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note:

Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Preferred Skills The selected candidate must have child welfare experience. Candidate must be familiar with databases such as

WMS, CCRS, PTS, ACRS

+, Connections, Vacancy Control, Child Placement Referral (CPR), Docushare, and e-mails.

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPER

•52370 Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work or a graduate degree in a related field, and at least eighteen months of child welfare casework experience. 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 not required for this position 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. Apply Save Job

ID 794384

Posted until 09/20/2026 Title code 52370 Civil service title

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPER

Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Placement Specialist Supervisor Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Job level 01 Number of positions 3 Work location 110 William St.

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Social Services Placement Specialist Supervisor