New York City, NY Manhattan , NY 10010
Posted 1 week ago
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $63,481.00 - $73,003.00
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 child care 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 Protection Agent will be involved primarily in, complex and sensitive investigations related to children in the custody of ACS, including investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, helping locate youth who have left or who are missing from foster care or DYFJ non-secure detention and/or placement facilities, and advising and training Child Protective Specialists (CPS), Child Protective Specialist Supervisors (CPSS) and other child protective staff in techniques and approaches for handling such cases in Children's Services. Under supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making, is assigned to a child protective field office or special investigation unit, such as Emergency Children's Services or the Office of Special Investigation.
Additional responsibilities will include:
NOTE: ECS Investigative Consultant- Level 1 will work one of the following tours:
Evenings and Overnights
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $63,481.00 - $73,003.00
NOTE: ECS Investigative Consultant- Level 1 will work one of the following tours:
Evenings and Overnights
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 City of New York and the Administration for Children's Services are Equal Opportunity Employers Committed to Diversity
TO APPLY:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 637812.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 637812, Click on the "Apply" button.
If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Minimum Qualifications
License Requirement
At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
License Requirement
At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Preferred Skills
Candidates possessing experience with specialized and complex child abuse investigations, domestic violence investigations, gang investigations, warrants, missing persons, juvenile crimes, human trafficking, fugitive enforcement experience in a current or former law enforcement position will be strongly considered. Note: Experience in a closely related law enforcement work unit or task force might include Crime Scene, School Safety, Domestic Violence Officer, Youth Coordination Officer, Field Information Officer, Neighborhood Safety Team Officer Neighborhood Coordination Officer. Other law enforcement experience may be considered.
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.
New York City, NY