Location: New York,NY, USA
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health servicescore to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities:
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Must be/become certified to conduct Abuse/Neglect investigations by the NYS Justice Center.
Complete investigations; inclusive of interviewing program staff and service recipients. Collection and review of relevant documentation, to then determine investigative findings.
Document investigative findings consistent with OPWDD regulations.
Travel to all agency sites across NYC's five boroughs and in Westchester, Rockland, and Orange counties (as needed).
Participate in trainings provided by OPWDD/Justice Center related to Incident Management (as determined)
Participate in the Incident Review Committee (based on availability) for the Developmental Disability Services Division
Qualifications:
Experience in investigations and/or Social Services, particularly Developmental Disabilities strongly preferred
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Teams, Zoom