Planning and Policy Associate - Manhattan, United States - NYC Careers

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Planning and Policy Associate:


  • Agency: ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS


  • Posted on: 05/22/2024

  • Job type: Fulltime
Location


MANHATTAN

  • Title Classification: No exam required
Department

DYFJ Central

  • Salary range: $59, $91, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $59,116$67,98
  • The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages communitybased supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care 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 Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) is responsible for the oversight and management of a full continuum of juvenile justice services and programs in New York City. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Juvenile Justice Policy, the Policy Associate will be responsible for the development and tracking of DYFJ policies and operations orders.
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Draft and revise policies and operations orders for DYJF's two specialized-secure and secure detention facilities, and its contracted provider operated non-secure detention and Close to Home limited-secure and non-secure placement facilities
  • Coordinate with DYFJ senior leadership to determine policies priorities and identify key contentarea experts for consultation
  • Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel and other internal ACS divisions (i.e. OEEO, ELU, etc.) for review of policies as necessary
  • Coordinate with NYS OCFS and NYS SCOC for any necessary external review of policies and the ACS Commissioner's Office for final approval of all policies
  • Ensure that all policies meet statutory, regulatory and oversight standards
  • Keep abreast of regulatory and legal developments as well as evolving best practices impacting DYFJ policy practice
  • Strengthen the focus on policy implementation and practice fidelity, with the goal of maintaining best practices in operations, and creating community and stakeholder engagement to help inform policy development throughout the juvenile justice service continuum.
  • Assist the Executive Director of Juvenile Justice Policy in refining and strengthening DYFJ's policy development process.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $59,116$67,98
  • TO APPLY
  • APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
  • For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.-Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
  • High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Preferred Skills Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.

However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.- 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.

Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

  • High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Preferred Skills- Experience with developing and writing policy in a government and/or non-profit settings.

  • Knowledge of NYC's childwelfare and youth justice systems is also required.
  • Familiarity with juvenile detention policy and practice strongly preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to
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