THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $56,821 - $60,745.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST

The ACS Office of Adoption & KinGAP Support Services (AKSS) within the Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS) is dedicated to increased rates of permanency and reduced lengths of stay for children in foster care, as well as the provision of post adoption assistance. Adoption Subsidy is monthly payments made to the adoptive parent(s) for the care of an adopted child who meets the definition of a NYS special needs child (children adopted from the custody of NYS local departments of social services or who are adopted from the custody of a NYS authorized voluntary agency). ACS/FPS/AKSS is seeking a highly motivated individual to function as an Adoption Subsidy Eligibility Specialist. The Adoption Subsidy team members regularly liaises with provider agency staff and support staff providing information on the program. The unit is responsible for offering training on the program and sharing updates as it pertains to any new regulations with provider agency staff, attorneys, and other constituents. The team members also review and approve supportive documentation for program eligibility. The Adoption Subsidy unit consists of an Executive Program Director, Director, Supervisor and five Support Specialists.

The Adoption Subsidy Specialist would be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

- Confirm eligibility requirements for all adoptive children by reviewing Adoption Subsidy applications, Expenses Agreements, and supportive documentation for accuracy
- Assist the provider agency staff in determining appropriate documentation required to apply for Adoption Subsidy
- Offer one-to one support to provider agency staff on the merits of the program, and provide key pointers on completing applications and submitting Adoption Subsidy packages
- Cooperate with case planners and supervisory staff in providing guidance, recommendations, and follow-ups on completing Adoption Subsidy packages
- Communicate with internal and external partners regarding the program eligibility, and dispensing information accordingly
- Review Title IV-E eligibility status of children moving toward Adoption
- Prepare unit case records for Adoption subsidy initiation after a child has been freed for adoption

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.

To Apply:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the following fields: social work, psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, education (including early childhood), nursing, or cultural anthropology, with at least 12 of these credits in one discipline.

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.

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.