Children and Family Services Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)
Children & Family Services, Office of · Rensselaer · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 21, 2026
- Salary
- $69,964 to $88,970 Annually
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Summary
This position supports the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) within the Office of Children and Family Services, focusing on systems support and technology solutions. The specialist will maintain computer systems for applications and payments, provide technical assistance to local departments and partners, test system updates, and contribute to policy development and federal compliance activities. Based in Rensselaer, NY, this is a full-time permanent role with 20% travel.
Key qualifications
- Six years of experience in child welfare, foster care, day care, adoption, domestic violence programs, youth detention, or related services
- Experience in inspection, management, administration, or oversight of child and family service programs
- Associate degree (substitutes 2 years), Bachelor's degree (substitutes 4 years), Master's degree (substitutes 5 years), or Doctorate (substitutes 6 years) of required experience
- Experience in social casework, case management, counseling, or direct investigation in human services, juvenile justice, or local departments of social services
- Ability to work with computer systems and provide technical assistance
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