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Data Entry/ Scanning Specialist

  1. ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS
Posted on: 10/25/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

BRONX

  1. No exam required

Department

Child and Family Well-Being

$37,584.00 – $46,104.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $38,712. - $42,092.

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.

ACS’ Division of Child and Family Well-being (CFWB) designs and executes strategies to support caregivers, children, and communities, so they can thrive and enjoy self-determination. A critical piece of CFWB’s portfolio is the operation of the City’s subsidized childcare voucher system -- one of the largest childcare assistance programs in the country. ACS providers vouchers to tens of thousands of low-income and child welfare-involved families, allowing parents and caregivers to access affordable childcare at the provider of their choice while they pursue work, education, or training.

CFWB has three (3) borough-based Resource Areas (RAs) responsible for verifying and re-certifying the eligibility of all low income (non-TANF) families for voucher child-care services. This includes Eligibility Determination and Administrative which includes Intake, Data Entry and Scanning & Indexing.

DE/SI Staff conduct the data entry of case and child information into the Automated Childcare Information System (ACCIS) and scanning & indexing childcare documents into the HRA One Viewer and also enters authorized hours into the Web Enrollment System (WES). The DE/SI staff also liaise with the eligibility staff and team leaders to ensure the accuracy of childcare information data entered in the appropriate systems.

- Data entry, updating and maintenance of case and program information in the childcare database of record, the Automated Childcare Information System (ACCIS)

- Data-enter case information into Control Log and close out data entry/filing tab

- Scan all eligibility documents into the HRA One Viewer.

- Index all case materials and place all scanned document images into appropriate electronic folders

- Preparation and mailing of documents to families and community-based programs/providers

- Liaise with RA/other Operations staff to distribute completed case files to respective eligibility units for review and follow-up

- Oversee and perform as-needed maintenance of Resource Area’s filing system, organize, purge and maintain/retrieve files

- Liaise with Fair Hearing Unit to provide materials and information

- Prepare and distribute appropriate communications to parents and programs

- Assists with special projects, as needed


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:
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# 632488.
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Minimum Qualifications

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.


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.

Job ID

632488

Title code

56056

Civil service title

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Data Entry/ Scanning Specialist

Posted until

2024-11-08

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

1775 Grand Concourse Bronx N.Y

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