Compliance Specialist

Compliance SpecialistThe 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 Office of Human Resources holds a broad spectrum of responsibilities that contribute directly to ACS' vision of offering comprehensive, quality services that empower children and families to thrive. ACS' Office of Human Resources' primary functions include developing and implementing the agency's human resources policies and procedures, recruiting, and hiring qualified candidates for open positions, providing onboarding and training to new employees, managing employee performance and compensation, and ensuring compliance with all applicable employment, civil service, and labor laws. In addition to our primary functions, the Office of Human Resources provides a variety of other services to employees, such as career development, employee benefits, and wellness programs. The Compliance Unit is responsible for the onboarding process of all new hires and implementing internal promotions. The unit conducts background checks in accordance with city and state requirements and guidelines which include State Central Registry (SCR), Vulnerable Persons Central Registry (VCPR) via Staff Exclusion List, NYS Justice Center Criminal background checks (JCCBC), Department of Investigations (DOI) and DCAS Criminal Background checks where fingerprints are submitted to DCJS and FBI. This unit ensures employment verifications and character reference are conducted in a timely manner. The Compliance Unit is seeking a qualified Principal Administrative Associate III, who is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional that is able to manage applicant background checks and hiring eligibility determinations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all hiring decisions meet regulatory and agency standards while supporting recruitment efforts.