NYS Office of Children and Family Services · 23 hours ago
Advocacy Specialist 2
The NYS Office of Children and Family Services is dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable youth. The Advocacy Specialist 2 role involves supporting local services, monitoring programs, and providing technical assistance to various partners in the community.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supporting efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable and system involved youth
Supporting local services planning
Collecting and interpreting programmatic data
Producing reports, trainings, and technical assistance resources
Consulting with partners
Conducting on-site program monitoring
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in a human services field
Two years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health
A Master's degree in human services field may substitute for one year of experience
Four years of experience may also substitute for a bachelor's degree
25% Travel will be required
Preferred
Experience as a professional advocate or service provider in one or more of the following program areas: child welfare (including prevention, protection, foster care, etc.), youth development, runaway and homeless youth services, or youth justice
Individuals with lived experience in the child welfare, runaway and homeless youth, and/or juvenile justice systems
Company
NYS Office of Children and Family Services
NYS agency for child welfare, juvenile justice, and early childhood programs.