Post Adoption Supervisor

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $95,000THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF Administrative Director of Social Service N/M.The Administration for Childrens 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 ACS Office of Adoption & KinGAP Support Services (AKSS), within the Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS), is committed to promoting timely permanency for children in foster care by increasing permanency outcomes, reducing lengths of stay in foster care, and providing comprehensive post-adoption support services to families.FPS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with extensive knowledge of the Adoption Subsidy process to serve as the Post Adoption Subsidy Supervisor. In this role, the selected candidate will provide oversight and supervision of the Post-Adoption Subsidy and Amendments Unit operations, including subsidy amendments, payee changes, Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) referrals, and other post-adoption related processes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and quality service delivery to adoptive families.The Post Adoption Subsidy Supervisor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:- Reviewing and monitoring post-adoption subsidy activities, including Change of Payee requests, ICAMA referrals, subsidy upgrades, suspensions, and terminations. - Troubleshooting and coordinating with external and internal stakeholders, including OCFS, HRA, OOA, the Department of Financial Services, Medicaid, FCLS, the Education Unit, and SSO regarding post-adoption subsidy matters. - Responding to inquiries and concerns from adoptive parents, provider agency staff, courts, hospitals, and schools regarding post-adoption issues and services. - Reviewing, monitoring, and submitting address changes to ensure accurate case and payment information. - Interviewing and recommending candidates for unit vacancies. - Providing training, onboarding, and ongoing guidance to newly hired staff. - Preparing and submitting monthly unit statistical data and operational reports to executive leadership. - Reviewing and monitoring staff time and leave to ensure compliance with agency policies and operational coverage. - Conducting biweekly supervisory conferences and facilitating monthly staff meetings. - Managing the day-to-day operations of the Post Adoption Unit, including administrative oversight, workflow management, staff support, disciplinary matters, and coverage of critical functions as needed. - Preparing and providing monthly Post Adoption reports and data analyses to the Director of Post Adoption Services.Additional Information: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.The Administration for Childrens Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at eeo.adacoordinator@acs.nyc.gov or (212) 676-6955.To ApplyPlease go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 783500.No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.