Child Trafficking Specialist
CityOfNewYork
Posted: March 25, 2026
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Quick Summary
The selected candidate will be responsible for investigating and rehabilitating children who have been victims of child trafficking, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to prevent further exploitation. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the legal and social dynamics of child trafficking and be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong communication and analytical skills are also essential for this role.
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Job Description
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $60,428.00
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN, AND PASSED THE OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED ABOVE TO AVOID BEING “BUMPED” OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION MUST SHOW PROOF THAT THEY HAVE PASSED THIS EXAMINATION 3066. PERMANENT CHILD WELFARE SPECIALISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
The Administration for Children’s 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.
ACS' Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS) ensures that high quality services are provided to children in foster care by supporting provider agency staff with technical assistance and other services for children in foster care. FPS staff offer guidance on child welfare policies and procedures to improve service delivery and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children in foster care.
The Office of Older Youth Development Services (OYDS) is responsible for technical assistance around permanency planning and promoting shorter lengths of stay in residential placements for youth in foster care. In addition, we look at the well-being and safety of youth 12-21 years of age. The Office of Older Youth Development Services includes the following program areas: Youth Justice/PINS/DOC- Conferencing, Missing Children’s Outreach Unit, Supervision to 21, RCPPU (Residential Care Permanency Planning Unit), Fast-Track Long-Stayers, APPLA Monitoring Unit, Teen Specialist Unit, Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Policy, Reentry, Independent Review, OYDS Special Projects and OYDS Data Accountability. We also provide guidance for the foster care agencies around child sex trafficking, iFoster, transitional plans, NYTD (National Transitional Database), Sexual Health and Reproduction, CCRS coding and crossover youth practice model and Raise the Age. OYDS-OCTPP is seeking a CWS for Lower Manhattan, but work is citywide, including Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk County.
Child Trafficking Specialist Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess trafficking screenings and other documentation to determine the need for follow up assistance to screeners.
- Compile data from a variety of sources and documents for the mandated quarterly and annual reports, and any other designated project.
- Respond to inquiries and requests sent to OCTPP’s electronic Child Trafficking and CTDB e-Mailboxes.
- Review assessments, participate in conferences, suggest resources and assist with safety plan development for trafficked youth.
- Provide guidance in assessing trafficking indicators and completing CTDB screenings.
- Work in coordination with other ACS divisions and programs and external stakeholders.
- Provide technical assistance, including with Child Trafficking Database (CTDB) issue troubleshooting.
- Research cases in Connections and provide summaries as per template or Excel.
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.
To Apply
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 768900.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 52369
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Candidates must pass a test to demonstrate English language proficiency.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Candidates must pass a test to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Requirements for Assignment Level II
a. Upon satisfactory completion of six months of training and experience at Assignment Level I, an employee shall be assigned to Assignment Level II.
b. Upon completion of one year of satisfactory experience at Assignment Level II of Child Welfare Specialist and satisfactory completion of the probationary period an employee shall receive no less than the minimum salary after 18 months in title.
c. To be appointed directly to Assignment Level II, a candidate must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements set forth above, one year of satisfactory child welfare casework experience.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.