Job description
*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $175,000.00 - $192,325.00*
*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OR THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) proudly drives a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging, and is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. Protecting and promoting the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families, ACS provides child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care and education services.
From 2014-2021, ACS has reduced the number of children in foster care to a historic low of 7,200, and we continue to expand our ability to serve parents in a way that keeps children safe.
In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home.
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Financial Services, the Associate Commissioner for Revenue Accounting, Claiming and Revenue Maximization provides leadership and guidance on agency wide critical initiatives by ensuring that the revenue budget is properly aligned, claims are implemented and that all pathways to revenue maximization on behalf of the agency are properly planned, monitored and assessed.
This position is responsible for the following tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OR THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) proudly drives a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging, and is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. Protecting and promoting the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families, ACS provides child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care and education services.
From 2014-2021, ACS has reduced the number of children in foster care to a historic low of 7,200, and we continue to expand our ability to serve parents in a way that keeps children safe.
In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home.
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Financial Services, the Associate Commissioner for Revenue Accounting, Claiming and Revenue Maximization provides leadership and guidance on agency wide critical initiatives by ensuring that the revenue budget is properly aligned, claims are implemented and that all pathways to revenue maximization on behalf of the agency are properly planned, monitored and assessed.
This position is responsible for the following tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Supervise the Assistant Commissioner of Claiming and Revenue who is responsible for submission of all State and Federal claims to support agency program and administrative functions, devising accurate revenue projections for planned initiatives, and for monitoring compliance with existing revenue requirements to ensure revenue maximization
- Supervise the Assistant Commissioner of Revenue Maximization who is charged with mandated systems recording, tracking, and systems case management of ACS’ children in the State’s child welfare systems and ensures the accurate and timely eligibility review and maintenance of accurate case data for Child Welfare cases for the agency to maximize drawing down of Federal funds
- Oversee the Revenue Policy & Legislation Unit which provides legal counsel and guidance, advises on the impact of federal and state budget actions, and supports the development of legal and financial strategies to maximize revenue, secure due diligence, and manage risk
- Develop compliance with new State and Federal mandates such as Family First Prevention Services legislation
- Bring the agency into compliance with existing fiscal mandates, and when an irregularity is discovered
- Develop policy proposals and advocacy strategies for ACS at the City, State and Federal level to recognize and support NYC’s evolving partnerships with community and intergovernmental partners
- Work with ACS programmatic divisions to ensure that revenue and data requirements are integrated and balanced with the needs and challenges faced by front-line staff
- Review, redesign, and institutionalize Revenue and Claiming business processes, in coordination with other DFS departments, to ensure that reimbursement to ACS is always maximized
- Lead internal and program-division specific assessment of claiming and revenue implications of all agency critical initiatives, including the Single Audit, to ensure appropriate claiming and funding of operational or administrative tasks, which support program efforts
- Supervise the production of regular and ad hoc claiming and revenue reports to show the agency’s financial position
- Supervise and coordinate work efforts to resolve and complete DFS special projects, as needed
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.
Additional Information
*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $175,000.00 - $192,325.00*
*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OR THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *
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.
*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OR THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *
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
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 586760.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 586760. Click on the "Apply" button.
If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 586760.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 586760. Click on the "Apply" button.
If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
55-a 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 Svc 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 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.
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