Children and Family Services Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)
Company: New York State Civil Service
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
NY HELP Yes
Agency Children & Family Services, Office of
Title Children and Family Services Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical
(PEF)
Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed?
Mandatory overtime?
Compressed workweek allowed?
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Erie
Street Address Buffalo Regional Office - CWCS
295 Main St., 5th Floor, Suite 545
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14203
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive
or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1
transfer. Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York
Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY
HELPS).To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS,
candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications
for this position. The qualifications for the full SG 18 level are:
bachelors or higher degree AND two years of professional qualifying
experience*; masters or higher degree AND one year of professional
qualifying experience*; or masters or higher degree in social work.
**Qualifying experience is defined as: Either 1: providing services
to children and their families either in the inspection,
management, or administration of: foster care programs; day care
programs; adoption programs; domestic violence programs; youth
detention facilities; or other providers of care, support, and
assistance to children, assuring compliance for certification or
licensing purposes; OR 2: providing, supervising, monitoring, or
administering services for children, adults, or their families,
including but not limited to: providing social casework, case
planning, case management, counseling, crisis intervention,
advocacy on behalf of clients, or direct investigation of potential
abuse and neglect in one or more of the following settings: human
services; juvenile justice; criminal justice; local departments of
social services; or local voluntary childcare service programs.This
position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of
applicant eligibility.
Duties Description Under the direction of the OCFS Native American
Services Director, the incumbent of this position assist by acting
in a program capacity as a Child and Family Services Specialist 1
to Native American Services, including research, providing
consultation, referral and direct services to the Indian
population, public and private agencies, governmental agencies, and
the public concerning matters that affect the Indian population. In
carrying out these responsibilities, the incumbent performs but not
limited to the following functions:--- Assist in developing and
maintaining close personal working relationships with the various
Native American Tribe/Nations and people within the State to
provide them with advice and consultation as the availability of
program to meet their specific needs. --- Provide technical
assistance to local social service districts and private agencies
to comply with Federal and State Indian Child Welfare Act and
advise on tribal notification procedures. --- Attend court
proceedings to assist local social service districts and/or
voluntary agencies in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act
in court hearing and determinations. --- Collection of ICWA data to
measure compliance with the Federal and state ICWA regulations,
development of material to support ICWA compliance, plan, schedule
and support logistic for various ICWA trainings: recruitment for
training events. --- Respond to inquiries concerning all aspects of
Native American people (i.e., documentation of tribal identity,
certification of birth records contained in Native American census
rolls; genealogical research; education benefits, scholarship,
training opportunities and other areas of Indian history of
benefits. --- Assist in development of tribal communications
including electronic newsletters, funding announcements and
training opportunities to support improved child welfare service in
tribal communities. --- Provide guidance on current child welfare
practices and how ICWA applies. --- Assists in supporting the
importance of cultural identity to American Indian children in
foster care. --- Attends and participates in meetings with groups
and agencies at the federal, state and local level to exchange
information.--- Knowledge of historical treaties and their
importance.
Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this
title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means
no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum
qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time,
agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary
appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is
satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be
changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to
permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will
begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment),
it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their
non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status,
without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be
afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive
class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a
NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion
examination for which they are qualified.Candidates who took and
passed the most recent holding of the Professional Careers
Opportunities (PCO) Exam are encouraged to apply.Background
Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be
investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which
includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All
convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or
misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the
prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment
or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be
determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable
provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a
record of their criminal history information, and may be required
to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be
screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and
Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay
any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and
Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be
checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the
Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been
found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect
will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed
from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The
Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal
opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age,
race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex,
disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing
genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status
as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally
protected characteristics. We devote special attention to
dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our
workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed
to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from
marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated
to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that
affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived
expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our
staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged
to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background
check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Telephone 518-473-7936
Fax 518-473-6122
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - TAB
52 Washington Street, 231 North
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume
and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST
include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of
your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your
application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have
current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by
OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your
employment history.
Keywords: New York State Civil Service, Irondequoit , Children and Family Services Specialist 1 (NY HELPS), Other , Buffalo, New York
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