Child Protective Services Specialist 3

Responsibilities

• Supervise Child Protective Services Specialist 2’s, communicate performance expectations and monitor staff performance.
• Manage daily child abuse and maltreatment hotline call volume and staffing resources using knowledge and understanding of relevant sections of Social Service Laws, the Family Court Act and agency policies and procedures.
• Promote staff development, quality assurance, productivity, personnel management, and relationships with local districts and voluntary agencies.
• Understand and interpret data as necessary, effectively communicate with stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Provisional Qualifications

• One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service as a Child Protective Services Specialist 2.
• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Background Investigation Requirements

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; a felony or misdemeanor conviction, or any falsified or omitted information on the employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Prospective employees will be fingerprinted to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees, a check against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs will be performed. Individuals appearing on the SEL for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may be removed from eligible lists for the title(s) if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other legally protected characteristic. 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 a diverse staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities and people with disabilities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to sustaining an inclusive environment that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, expertise, whole identities, and perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self‑identify during the application process.