THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $59,116-$67,983.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. The Division of Youth and Family Justice is responsible for ensuring programs and services are provided to youth in both of ACS’s secure detention facilities.

JI is the first alternative to placement and aftercare program in New York City to use evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve outcomes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. JJI serves adolescents that have a delinquency finding and can be maintained in the community through intensive services. Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, JJI staff performs critically important work in the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the Juvenile Justice Initiative Program (JJI).

Specific duties include:
- Assess and identify court-involved youth to determine eligibility for JJI program and services.
- Fieldwork to include interviewing youth in detention centers and interviewing family members in their homes to assess eligibility for the program.
- Act as liaison between detention, the Department of Probation, the Family Court, Corporation Counsel (prosecutor), and the youth’s attorney, in the context of individual youths’ JD cases.
- Develop detailed and comprehensive written reports for judges, attorneys, and other social service providers on the appropriateness of JJI for youth.
- Testify in court regarding acceptance of youth into the program and in support of the submitted written reports.
- Develop a thorough understanding of evidence-based therapeutic modalities for youth in the juvenile justice system, including Multi-systemic Therapy and Family Functional Therapy.
- On occasion, troubleshoot cases of “dual jurisdiction” youth (youth involved in both the child welfare and criminal, juvenile justice system).
- Coordinate case conferences with multiple parties involved in a particular case to determine the best outcome for the youth.
- Provide coverage for colleagues in other boroughs as necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $59,116-$67,983.

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

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

The preferred candidate should possess the following: - At least 2-4 years of experience working with youth preferably in the juvenile justice system. - Knowledge of NYC and NYS Foster Care and Preventive Services. - Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of the use of the New York State CONNECTIONS Comprehensive Case Management System and Microsoft Office applications. - Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred.

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/.

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.

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.