THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN
$62,868
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 Policy, Planning and Measurement (PPM) collaborates with every ACS division to guide systems analysis and strategic systems improvement; assure quality of practice at ACS and its provider agencies; professionalize the frontline workforce; bring knowledge into practice; provide research and analytic support; and plan and develop new programs and policies. The Office of Training and Workforce Development with the Division of Policy, Planning, and Measurement at ACS provides foundational and continuous learning opportunities for child welfare and juvenile justice direct service staff, and supervisors, and leaders. Reporting to a Deputy Director of Supervision and Coaching, the Community Coordinator will be devoted primarily to supporting projects that support the ongoing implementation of a coaching throughout ACS and its provider agencies. The Coordinator will provide support and coordination toward the development and implementation of a coaching model within New York City's child welfare systems. The position will provide support to the Coaching Team, Senior Director of Supervision and Coaching, ACS Workforce Institute Leadership, CUNY consultants and Provider Agencies to assure effective communication and the timeliness of deliverables.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Support efforts to promote and establish buy-in for the vision and planning related to building a coaching culture within NYC's child welfare systems that includes outreach and relationship building with child welfare supervisory and managerial staff.
- Coordinate all research activities being done on behalf of the Supervision and Coaching team to support the development and implementation of coaching throughout the New York City's child welfare systems.
- Facilitate a monthly 60-minute workshop geared towards recruiting and retaining learners for the advanced coaching program.
- Coordinate the planning, feedback and buy-in activities of the department from work plan development through complete implementation of deliverables.
- Assist with recruitment and coordination of implementation related workshops
- Maintain tracking reports.
- Support the coordination process of consultant partners within the CUNY system as well as other partners in the community and within other ACS departments to facilitate the new ACS Learning model.
- Coordinate data gathering and recruitment efforts that includes public speaking, as needed and occasionally to large groups, regarding the coaching initiatives.
- Provide day-to-day support to the Coaching Team, as needed.
- Attend meetings as required and necessary to fulfill the needs of the department and to support the timely meeting of the deliverables.
- Attend learning events and meetings as indicated.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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# 775388. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note:
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
- 56058 Minimum Qualifications 1.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills The preferred candidate should possess the ability to prioritize projects effectively to ensure that projects are completed efficiently. The candidate must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Excellent oral and written communication stills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail as well as a proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Candidate should be able to appropriately interact with various levels of ACS leadership and offer feedback on ways to further the mission of the Workforce Institute. A commitment to a collegial workplace is required. 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.
