THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $59,116.00 - $67,983.00.


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. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families through community-based programming and preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. Each year, the agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYC’s early childhood and education continuum, providing childcare assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.


The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Office of Child and Family Health (OCFH) delivers direct medical services to children entering foster care and ensures that the physical and mental health care provided is comprehensive and appropriate. OCFH offers individualized case consultations and training to ACS and foster care agencies on a variety of health-related topics. The office also conducts research and provides clinical expertise in developing health and mental health policies that support best case practice agency-wide including Youth and Family Justice, and Child and Family Well-Being. Within the OCFH, the Pre-Placement Medical Services Unit is responsible for the day-to-day medical functions at the Children’s Center pre-placement program, and ACS’s borough office medical units (Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn). Providing 24/7 coverage, the Unit completes physical assessments for all children entering foster care and direct primary care for a comprehensive range of symptoms and illnesses.

Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgement, The Pre-Placement Liaison performs very responsible work in problem-solving, coordinating, monitoring, preparing reports, and working with external agencies. The Pre-Placement Liaison is responsible for managing the administrative aspects of the nursing unit, such as providing administrative support functions, supporting the medical team, providing information to our Foster Care providers on the behalf of the medical unit, and working closely with our pharmacist in providing billing information.

The duties and responsibilities of the Pre-Placement Liaison position include, but are not limited to:

- Serve as a liaison with external institutions to provide SERMA information and or reinstatement of a youths Manage Care.
- Serve as a liaison with community providers in assisting with medical information.
- Prepare statistical data reports for the medical unit.
- Provide confidential administrative assistance to the Medical Doctor.
- Manage the medical unit calendar for scheduled training and meeting.
- Prepare minutes for medical staff meetings.
- Maintain continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management.
- Resolve administrative problems by analyzing information and identifying and communicating solutions.
- Assist in the coordination, direction, and fulfillment of special projects.
- Handle purchasing and maintenance of all general office supplies and medical supplies, along with maintaining inventory.
- Serve as a liaison with technical support for the medical staff by trouble shooting copy machine issues.
- Screen and assess incoming and outgoing correspondence and develop replies.
- Accomplish department and organization mission by completing related tasks and 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#625018.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID#625018 and click on the "Apply" button.

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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.