Associate Commissioner (Assistant Deputy Commissioner)

Summary

The Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Child Welfare and Community Services oversees daily operations of New York's child welfare program, including child protective services, foster care, adoption services, the 24-hour child abuse hotline, and domestic violence shelter licensing. This role serves under the Deputy Commissioner and involves supervising Associate Commissioners, ensuring federal compliance, managing grant programs, and collaborating with external stakeholders on child welfare practices.Key qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of child welfare or child abuse prevention experience, OR Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experienceStrong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skillsExperience in continuous quality improvement, data analysis and reportingDemonstrated success leading large projectsStrong oral and written communication skills#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

The Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Child Welfare and Community Services oversees daily operations of New York's child welfare program, including child protective services, foster care, adoption services, the 24-hour child abuse hotline, and domestic violence shelter licensing. This role serves under the Deputy Commissioner and involves supervising Associate Commissioners, ensuring federal compliance, managing grant programs, and collaborating with external stakeholders on child welfare practices.Key qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of child welfare or child abuse prevention experience, OR Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experienceStrong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skillsExperience in continuous quality improvement, data analysis and reportingDemonstrated success leading large projectsStrong oral and written communication skills#J-18808-Ljbffr