Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleSpecial Projects Coordinator (Child Welfare and Family Justice)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $130000 to $145000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address x

City x

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Unified Court System’s Office for Justice Initiatives led by Deputy Chief Administrative Judge, Hon. Edwina G. Richardson, is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as the Director of the Child Welfare and Family Justice Division. The Director oversees initiatives intended to improve legal, judicial, child welfare system practices related to child protection proceedings, enhance access to justice and promote fair outcomes for children and families impacted by the child welfare system. This role includes managing the Child Welfare Court Improvement Project, supporting the Family Justice Initiative, providing legal support to the Child Fatality Advisory Council, supervising key staff, and collaborating with state and national stakeholders to drive systemic improvements. This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and initiatives that enhance judicial and legal practices related
to child welfare and family justice. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Managing a diverse team of 10-15 employees.
• Ensuring strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Collaborating with judges, attorneys, child welfare agencies, youth and parents impacted by the child welfare system, and other stakeholders to improve court processes and outcomes for children and families.
• Monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of child welfare Court Improvement Program (CIP) projects, recommending improvements and innovative practices.
• Supporting court compliance with federal and state child welfare laws, including the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and other relevant regulations.
• Leading efforts to collect and analyze data on abuse and neglect, voluntary placement, termination of parental rights and adoption, cases to inform policy and practice improvements.
• Providing training, technical assistance, and support to judicial and legal professionals working in child welfare and family justice.
• Representing the Office for Justice Initiatives at state and national meetings, conferences, and workgroups.
• Preparing reports, grant applications, and policy recommendations to secure funding and support for child welfare court improvement efforts.
Candidates with strong leadership/management experience and expertise in child welfare, family justice initiatives, grand writing, program development, or court administration are encouraged to apply.

LOCATION: OFFICE FOR JUSTICE INITIATIVES
ANY STATEWIDE REGIONAL OFFICE (NYC, Albany, Long Island, Westchester, Buffalo, Rochester, Binghamton, Syracuse)
BASE SALARY: $130,000 - $145,000 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and 5 years of relevant legal experience; or a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited college or university and 5 years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to candidates with child welfare, family justice, and/or court administration experience.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Hon. Edwina Richardson

Telephone

Fax

Email Address DCAJ-OJI@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 25 Beaver Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10004

 

Notes on ApplyingAll interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter via email to DCAJ-OJI@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

Hon. Edwina G. Richardson
Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives
25 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004