Staff Development Coordinator

Staff Development CoordinatorThis position is only open to internal ACS applicants. The selected candidate will be offered a salary of $94,276. This position is only open to candidates who are permanent (not provisional) in the civil service title listed above.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 Division of Child Protection (DCP) is charged with investigating all allegations of child abuse and maltreatment that the city receives from the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. The Division of Child Protection encompasses Child Protective and Placement Services. Child Protective Services include the Child Protective Borough Offices, Family Preservation and Family Services Unit, Emergency Children's Services (ECS), and the Office of Special Investigations (OSI). In each DCP borough and program office, an Administration or "Admin" team provides a catalog of critical support functions, enabling child protective staff to focus on supporting our children and families.Under the supervision of a Deputy Director for Administration with wide latitude for the use of judgment and independent decision making, the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) will be responsible for the following:Plan and oversee new CPS trainee assignments to Training Units for the On-the-Job Training (OJT)Coordinate specialized training opportunities for CPS trainees in collaboration with Training Unit SupervisorsArrange and schedule mandatory and non-mandatory trainingsConduct in-house trainings to address the needs of the borough and ensure knowledge of and compliance with ACS and divisional policies and proceduresWork with the clinical consultation team to coordinate and ensure the delivery of specialized trainings in Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse and Mental HealthAttend interdisciplinary team meetings and addresses staff issues regarding professional developmentReview specific material from the JSA Core Phase I course with the CPS traineesLiaise with JSA practice instructors regarding strengths and weaknesses of individual CPS trainees and communicate that information to the CPS training supervisorsCommunicate with the training supervisors and learn what extra training needs are to be provided to the trainees; facilitates trainings; identifies topics the trainees need reinforcedCoordinate training to be given by other trainers/professionalsCoordinate trainings that all CPS trainees receive during their training unit phase (e.g., training from the clinical consultation team)Communicate to the JSA on the progress of CPS traineesSDC may serve as interviewers at CPS Hiring PoolsPreferred skills:Excellent communications skillsAbility to deal tactfully and effectively with diverse constituenciesFamiliarity working with NYC's diverse communitiesKnowledge of the NY State Connections comprehensive case management system, or other automated child welfare systemsBilingual ability to communicate clearly in Spanish or other languages is considered a plus for this positionMinimum QualificationsA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work or a graduate degree in a related field, and at least eighteen months of child welfare casework experience.55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew York City residency is not required for this position.Additional InformationThe 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.