A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
Manhattan, NY Job Details Full-time $60,428 - $92,558 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Loan forgiveness Qualifications English Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Missing Children Specialist
ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS
Posted on 08/25/2026 Full-time Location
MANHATTAN
Exam may be required Department Office Of Youth Develpment-Fps Salary range: $60,428.00 - $92,558.00 Save Job Description
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF
$60,428.00 HESE
POSITIONS ARE ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMAMENT
(NOT
PROVISIONAL
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IN THE CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE
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 Older Youth Development Services (OYDS) is responsible for technical assistance around permanency planning and promoting shorter lengths of stay in residential placements for youth in foster care. In addition, we look at the well-being and safety of youth 12-21 years of age. The Office of Older Youth Development Services includes the following program areas: Youth Justice/PINS/DOC- Conferencing, Missing Children's Outreach Unit, Supervision to 21, RCPPU (Residential Care Permanency Planning Unit), Fast-Track Long-Stayers, APPLA Monitoring Unit, Teen Specialist Unit, Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Policy, Reentry, Independent Review, OYDS Special Projects and OYDS Data Accountability. We also provide guidance for the foster care agencies around child sex trafficking, iFoster, transitional plans, NYTD (National Transitional Database), Sexual Health and Reproduction, CCRS coding and crossover youth practice model and Raise the Age. OYDS- Missing Children's Outreach Specialist. The Missing Children Specialist would be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Facilitating training on policies and administrative directives on youth that go missing Reviewing and processing
MCOU AWOC
referral Working directly with provider agencies to provide direct support to case planners on TA and best practice involving AWOC youth Work closely with Investigative Consultants in recovering youth that are AWOC Working closely with DYCD-Safe Horizon drop-in shelters to recover youth that are in foster care that are at the shelter Participating in family team conferences for when youth return from AWOC Participating in high-risk AWOC cases involving Law Enforcement, FBI, NCEMC and cross-jurisdictions to recover missing and trafficked youth Bi-weekly supervision and group meeting with Residential Permanency Planning unit and Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Consultation unit to discuss cross-work of cases Working closely with OCFS in participation of locating missing NYC youth in other jurisdictions.
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 # 792793. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
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Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 52369
Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Candidates must pass a test to demonstrate English language proficiency. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Candidates must pass a test to demonstrate English language proficiency. Requirements for Assignment Level II a. Upon satisfactory completion of six months of training and experience at Assignment Level I, an employee shall be assigned to Assignment Level II. b. Upon completion of one year of satisfactory experience at Assignment Level II of Child Welfare Specialist and satisfactory completion of the probationary period an employee shall receive no less than the minimum salary after 18 months in title. c. To be appointed directly to Assignment Level II, a candidate must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements set forth above, one year of satisfactory 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 792793
Title code 52369 Civil service title
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST
Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Missing Children Specialist Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Job level 02 Number of positions 1 Work location 110 William St.
