Job description
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. 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. Each year, the agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing child care assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.
Under immediate supervision, Institutional Aides will perform work of ordinary difficulty in the area of institutional housekeeping and services in secure juvenile detention facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Under immediate supervision, Institutional Aides will perform work of ordinary difficulty in the area of institutional housekeeping and services in secure juvenile detention facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Clean floors, offices, classrooms, youth’s housing areas, locker rooms, lounges, stairs, hallways, entrance ways, bathrooms, porter closets, laundry room, storage areas, windows, water fountains, furniture, miscellaneous fixtures and all program service areas.
- Polish metal, cleaning walls and removing graffiti; sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing and polishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing rugs.
- Responsible for sanitation, garbage collection and disposal.
- Move and/or transport furniture, equipment and other institutional material such as records and supplies; loading, unloading, checking off and storing supplies; issuing and replenishing supplies in housing areas and other areas.
- Pick up and deliver housing area linen.
- Pick up, wash, dry, fold and return youth’s clothing.
- Maintain the grounds, perimeter sidewalk and outdoor recreation yards.
- Cut lawn and shrubs, shoveling snow and spreading salt.
Minimum Qual Requirements
Qualification Requirement
Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions.
Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions.
Preferred Skills
The preferred candidate should possess the following:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ensure professional and courteous services are provided at all times.
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
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#565454.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID#565454. 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#565454.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID#565454. 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.
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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