What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS?
- ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS
Posted On: 02/06/2025
- Full-Time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam May Be Required
Department
Family Court Legal Svcs-Fcls
Salary Range:
$40,957.00 – $66,353.00
Job Description
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $47,100 - $56,000.
THESE POSITIONS ARE ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMAMENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CLERICAL ASSOCIATE.
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 Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) is primarily responsible for representing the Administration for Children’s Services in child neglect and abuse cases, permanency hearings, juvenile delinquency hearings and other child welfare proceedings in the five Family Courts. FCLS attorneys work collaboratively with ACS Child Protective Specialists (CPS), foster care agency case planners and other ACS staff and child welfare stakeholders to further the agency’s mission on behalf of children, youth and families.
The FCLS Contract Management Unit oversees and monitors the FCLS' contracts pertaining to the use of expert witnesses, service of process, validations, medical records, and legal publications. Under supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment, the Clerical Associate performs responsible supervisory and/or moderately difficult clerical duties in support of office/unit functioning.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
ADDITIONAL INFO
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.
TO APPLY:
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #699614
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRES PERMITTED
NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
THESE POSITIONS ARE ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMAMENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CLERICAL ASSOCIATE.
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 Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) is primarily responsible for representing the Administration for Children’s Services in child neglect and abuse cases, permanency hearings, juvenile delinquency hearings and other child welfare proceedings in the five Family Courts. FCLS attorneys work collaboratively with ACS Child Protective Specialists (CPS), foster care agency case planners and other ACS staff and child welfare stakeholders to further the agency’s mission on behalf of children, youth and families.
The FCLS Contract Management Unit oversees and monitors the FCLS' contracts pertaining to the use of expert witnesses, service of process, validations, medical records, and legal publications. Under supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment, the Clerical Associate performs responsible supervisory and/or moderately difficult clerical duties in support of office/unit functioning.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Provide administrative support to the Contract Unit director by conducting research, handling information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls, making photocopies and scheduling meetings
- Review and process invoices
- Review and enter data into excel and other systems, and create reports as needed
- Receive and respond to inquiries from outside vendors and other ACS divisions regarding FCLS contracts
- Liaise with other FCLS units to obtain information and data related to services provided by contractors
- Prepare and file FCLS/contract unit documents for storage
- Work closely with Contract Unit director and other members of the unit on other administrative and clerical tasks related to overall functioning of the unit and administration of FCLS contracts, as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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.
TO APPLY:
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #699614
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRES PERMITTED
NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
55a Program
This 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 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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New 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 Information
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 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.
Job ID
699614
Title code
10251
Civil service title
CLERICAL ASSOCIATE
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Contract Specialist
Posted until
03/07/2025
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
03
Number of positions
2
Work location
150 William Street, New York N
- Category:Legal Affairs
Contract Specialist
Salary : $47,100 - $56,000
