IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM#2023/3004 FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED ABOVE TO AVOID BEING "BUMPED" OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. PERMANENT CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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 juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families.

The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) within the Administration for Children’s Services is responsible for the oversight and management of secure and non-secure detention services for juveniles awaiting disposition in family and supreme courts, as well as a wide network of network of providers throughout the five boroughs that operate placement sites for youth who are adjudicated delinquent as part of the Close to Home initiative. In addition, the Division oversees community-based delinquency prevention and alternative to placement programs for youth involved in, or at risk for involvement in, the juvenile justice system. The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) is seeking a Qualified Individual (QI) Specialist for its Close to Home (CTH) program.

The QI Specialist responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Clinically assesses the level of care utilizing an OCFS-approved (Office of Children and Family Services), age-appropriate, evidence-based, validated, functional assessment instrument (the CALOCUS-CASII assessment).
- Consults the Family and Permanency team required by Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), on the appropriateness of the assessed level of care, including interviews of the child, their family members, and treatment providers.
- Prepares a court-ready written summary detailing the assessment findings.
- Provides assessment, determination, and documentation to the court and related parties required by FFPSA.
- Attends court hearings as required.

A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and
1. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and at least one year of full-time, satisfactory, post-graduate experience that includes substantial experience in one or more of the following modalities of practice: facilitation of family team conferences or family group decision-making meetings utilizing a conferencing model which emphasizes family engagement and consensus based decision-making; clinical group work with children, youth, parents or individual families; or the conduct of professional training on topics related to child and family services; or

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and at least three years of the experience required in "1" above. Up to two years of this experience may have been in the supervision of social work practice areas described in "1" above; or

3. At least three years of the experience required in "1" above. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work license (LMSW) must be obtained within one year of appointment.

Note: Employees who fail to obtain their LCSW or LMSW within one year after appointment may have their probationary periods extended for no more than six months. Failure to obtain the LCSW or LMSW by the end of the probationary period will result in dismissal.

Note: At least one year of the required experience described in "1", "2" and "3" above must have been obtained in the last five years.

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This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.