THE SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE OFFERED A FLAT RATE SALARY OF $112,775.00.

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.

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.

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 health care provided is comprehensive and appropriate. The Medical Audit Unit within OCFH reviews foster care medical records and ensures compliance with the established health standards for children in foster care. The Audit Nurse will be responsible for conducting medical case reviews for all foster care agencies within the five boroughs.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

- Review medical records at ACS's contracted agencies to ensure compliance with established health care standards for foster care youth
- Perform focused medical record reviews to monitor new admission standards and other specialty reviews as directed
- Liaise with contracted agencies regarding scheduling of reviews
- Use agency developed tool and scoring methods to determine compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and City regulations and guidelines for the medical services provided to children in foster care
- Identify and screen case reviews for special medical needs
- Assist Nurse Supervisor in identifying training issues
- Assist Nurse Supervisor in the development of corrective action plans and carry out follow up reviews for evaluation of specific remediation activities identified in corrective action plans
- Assist in the provision of technical assistance to agencies as necessary to implement approved corrective action plans
- Conduct site visits for medical review at all foster care agencies within the five boroughs
- Perform nursing functions within the Clinical Programs and Services Unit as assigned


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.


The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at eeo.adacoordinator@acs.nyc.gov or (212) 676-6955.

TO APPLY:

- Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #786327
- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, OR PERSONAL INQUIRES PERMITTED
- NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED


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.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State Registered Nurse License.

Preferred Skills

1. A valid New York State License and current registration as a Registered Nurse. 2. Some experience with Foster care and/or Juvenile Justice. Some experience with medical record audits.

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.