Child Abuse Prevention Specialist 1

Date Posted:

05/12/26

Applications Due:

05/27/26

Vacancy ID:

215918 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of TitleChild Abuse Prevention Specialist 1 Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage10% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From8 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyRensselaer Street AddressCapital View Office Park - Child Welfare and Community Services 52 Washington Street CityRensselaer StateNY Zip Code12144 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe position of Child Abuse Prevention Specialist is essential to the Regional Office's ability to monitor the safety and well-being of children in foster care residential settings, runaway and homeless youth programs and family-type homes for adults. The Regional Office is responsible for making sure that vulnerable persons that fall under the jurisdiction of the NYS Justice Center are cared for in a safe manner, within the residential settings where they are placed/live. When assigned by the NYS Justice Center, regional office staff conduct abuse/neglect investigations and review significant incidents regarding the safety of vulnerable persons and in compliance to state mandates.

• Review significant incidents as assigned to assess whether programmatic policies and protocols were met and provide feedback to the agency as needed.
• Conduct abuse/neglect investigations as assigned following state protocols and mandates to make a recommended determination to the Justice Center.
• Collaborate with Regional Office Voluntary Agency Leads regarding findings identified in abuse/neglect investigations to assist in necessary practice improvements.
• Participate in program reviews for local departments of social services and voluntary child-care agencies when assigned, including Child Protective, Foster Care, Voluntary Agency and Child and Family Services Reviews.
• Work with Local Districts and Voluntary Agencies when assigned to assist in oversight/monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with other regional office staff on assignments when needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Regional Director Minimum QualificationsSix years of professional children and family services experience, including or supplemented by two years in the planning, development, or delivery of child abuse or neglect prevention programs.

Experience also must include or be supplemented by one year of investigative experience.

Substitutions:

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of 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.

Additional CommentsNote:

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. 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. How to Apply NameNew York State Office of Children and Family Services Telephone518-473-7936 Fax518-474-0017 Email Addresseoajobpostings@ocfs.ny Address StreetBureau of Personnel - TAB 52 Washington Street, 231 North CityRensselaer StateNY Zip Code12144 Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny 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.