NYC Administration for Children's Services
Program Assistant
Salary: $62,868 – $72,298.00
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare, juvenile justice, and community support services. ACS manages community-based supports, foster care, and subsidized childcare vouchers, while responding to child maltreatment allegations and overseeing detention, placement, and community programs for youth.
The Division of Child and Family Well‑Being (CFWB) provides critical support to families and children, focusing on equity, social justice, and reducing disparities in the child welfare system. The Office of Child Safety and Injury Prevention (OCSIP) works to prevent sleep‑related infant injuries, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and poisoning caused by improperly stored substances.
Responsibilities
Promote awareness of infant safe‑sleep practice, poisoning prevention, and related injury‑prevention initiatives.
Draft internal and external correspondence.
Act as liaison among OCSIP, stakeholders, and partners to coordinate initiatives and communicate shared goals.
Maintain a comprehensive stakeholder contact database, track engagement activities, and document meeting outcomes, commitments, and follow‑up actions.
Develop and maintain an annual training schedule aligned with program goals.
Implement data systems to track sleep‑related infant injury deaths, Safe Sleep Hospital Toolkit distribution, community engagement, and training activities.
Collect, analyze, and interpret program data to identify trends and inform planning and evaluation.
Create reports, visualizations, and dashboards to communicate insights to leadership and stakeholders.
Liaise with program leadership and vendors to procure, categorize, and track inventory; prepare related expense reports.
Coordinate transportation and labor support for community events.
Schedule and organize staff and community meetings; secure catering, prepare materials, draft minutes, and complete follow‑up tasks.
Support planning and execution of the annual Injury Prevention Summit, including space selection, registration coordination, speaker travel and lodging arrangements, and day‑of event support.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Either a baccalaureate degree with two years of community‑centered work or a high‑school diploma with six years of related experience.
All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described above.
Preferred Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience working with confidential records.
Ability to handle multiple, diverse assignments efficiently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information 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.
Application Process Apply at
www.cityjobs.nyc.gov
or
www.nyc.gov/ess
for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 760260. No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries permitted. Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss eligibility with an agency representative during the interview.
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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at
https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ .
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare, juvenile justice, and community support services. ACS manages community-based supports, foster care, and subsidized childcare vouchers, while responding to child maltreatment allegations and overseeing detention, placement, and community programs for youth.
The Division of Child and Family Well‑Being (CFWB) provides critical support to families and children, focusing on equity, social justice, and reducing disparities in the child welfare system. The Office of Child Safety and Injury Prevention (OCSIP) works to prevent sleep‑related infant injuries, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and poisoning caused by improperly stored substances.
Responsibilities
Promote awareness of infant safe‑sleep practice, poisoning prevention, and related injury‑prevention initiatives.
Draft internal and external correspondence.
Act as liaison among OCSIP, stakeholders, and partners to coordinate initiatives and communicate shared goals.
Maintain a comprehensive stakeholder contact database, track engagement activities, and document meeting outcomes, commitments, and follow‑up actions.
Develop and maintain an annual training schedule aligned with program goals.
Implement data systems to track sleep‑related infant injury deaths, Safe Sleep Hospital Toolkit distribution, community engagement, and training activities.
Collect, analyze, and interpret program data to identify trends and inform planning and evaluation.
Create reports, visualizations, and dashboards to communicate insights to leadership and stakeholders.
Liaise with program leadership and vendors to procure, categorize, and track inventory; prepare related expense reports.
Coordinate transportation and labor support for community events.
Schedule and organize staff and community meetings; secure catering, prepare materials, draft minutes, and complete follow‑up tasks.
Support planning and execution of the annual Injury Prevention Summit, including space selection, registration coordination, speaker travel and lodging arrangements, and day‑of event support.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Either a baccalaureate degree with two years of community‑centered work or a high‑school diploma with six years of related experience.
All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described above.
Preferred Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience working with confidential records.
Ability to handle multiple, diverse assignments efficiently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information 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.
Application Process Apply at
www.cityjobs.nyc.gov
or
www.nyc.gov/ess
for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 760260. No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries permitted. Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss eligibility with an agency representative during the interview.
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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at
https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ .
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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