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 at risk of a crisis through 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 NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing child care assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.

The Community Program Associate will serve as the lead liaison between ACS and the Community Partnerships, neighborhood-based coalitions that bring together public, private, and grassroots partners to create a network rich in resources, local knowledge, and expertise to support the well-being of children and families. The Partnership hires residents with lived experience in their communities to serve as Community Ambassadors that guide the Partnership’s strategies. Each Partnership team engages in outreach to families, provides resource referrals, engages families in community events and peer support activities, and informs ACS policy and practice with a community lens.

Primary responsibilities of the Community Program Associate include:

- Provide sound technical assistance and strategic planning support for up to three Community Partnerships related to community leadership development, coalition building, and equity
- Monitor contract management processes, including tracking contract deliverables, progress reports, and review and approval of Partnership invoices and budgets
- Organize and participate in local and/or citywide outreach as a representative of ACS and the Partnerships
- Deliver presentations and participate in discussion panels about ACS’ community and equity related initiatives
- Develop and implement creative strategies that effectively engage and inform the community about ACS’ programs and services
- Support the development of effective relationships and collaborations between ACS (and/or other city agencies) and community stakeholders
- Manage internal Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships (OCEP) projects related to the office’s work, which could involve collaborations with other ACS programs, other city agencies, funders, and community stakeholders
- Other OCEP or Community Partnership related responsibilities as assigned


ADDITIONAL INFO:
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:
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# 587455.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 587455. 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.

- Experience in community-led initiatives (e.g., community organizing or coalition initiatives, or significant roles in participatory research or planning) - Commitment to equity and anti-racism - Knowledge of New York City’s neighborhoods, within the context of social, racial, cultural, political, and economic realities - Ability to successfully work with and across diverse groups and sectors (e.g., public agencies, funders, private nonprofits) - Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills - Ability to motivate a team around a shared vision with a unifying and inclusive leadership style - Excellent verbal and written communication skills delivering presentations - Meeting and event planning - Microsoft Office Suite - Able to understand and reinforce principles of collective impact, conflict mediation - Bi-lingual, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other language a plus - Familiarity with basic program evaluation strategies and processes

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.