THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $62,868 - $72,298.
The Administration for Childrenās 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 Division of Policy, Planning and Measurement (PPM) collaborates with every ACS division to guide systems analysis and strategic systems improvement; assure quality of practice at ACS and its provider agencies; professionalize the frontline workforce; bring knowledge into practice; provide research and analytic support; and plan and develop new programs and policies.
The Training Unit provides frontline staff with the values, skills, and knowledge necessary to support Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice cases, primarily through core trainings provided by the James Satterwhite Academy. Juvenile Justice Training unit is responsible for delivering mandated pre-service and in-service training to Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) secure and non-secure detention staff. In addition, training is provided for DYFJ Close-to-Home (CTH) and Family Preservation Services (FPS) Congregate Care Specialists.
Reporting to the Training Supervisor, the Community Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
- Provide strength-based practice and training on current NYC juvenile justice practice and policy.
- Supervise and coach new and seasoned juvenile justice staff on competencies for juvenile justice practice and the ability to coach and develop staff.
- Collaborate in all aspects of the training departments work: including scheduling, administrative tasks, and quality improvement.
- Provide training in various components of the Juvenile Justice Core Learning Program.
- Provide evaluative and developmental feedback to participants.
- Work closely with ACSā, DYFJ and our Providers to develop, coordinate and implement training for frontline staff and supervisors.
- Participate in assignments as needed and attend trainings and meetings as indicated.
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
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #727077.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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