Careers at ACS

ACS is a diverse organization with multiple opportunities to grow while we serve children and families in New York City. 

We are looking for motivated and career-driven talent who strive to make a difference. 

Areas of work at ACS include but are not limited to:

• Child Protective
• Child Welfare
• Legal
• Early Care and Education
• Foster Care
• Adoption
• Community Relations and Educational Outreach
• Juvenile Justice

Why Work at ACS?

Working in child welfare, juvenile justice, early care and education is rewarding and challenging. Whether you are on the frontline or supporting those who work directly with children, youth and families, you will play a part in helping to strengthen families and meeting the needs of children to help them become successful adults.

ACS’ benefits package includes:

• Pension Plan and alternative retirement savings plan [401 (k), IRA]
• Health Plans: Choose from 11 plans
• Health Coverage and benefits for families including same-sex marriage and domestic partners
• Optical and dental coverage
• Flexible Spending Account Program
• Group long-term care insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Management Benefit Fund
• New York’s College Savings Program
• TransitCheck
• Paid sick leave and annual leave

Workforce Diversity

ACS seeks to maintain a diverse workforce made up of individuals with a wide range of characteristics and experiences. 

Diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, ability, and sexual orientation, are key components in recruiting staff to effectively serve the needs of our children, youth and families.

NYC Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity page

Jobs

Apply for ACS job opportunities.
To view Citywide job opportunities go to NYC Careers
Apply for Civil Service Exams

Forms

Transfer Form CS300 & Instructions
FMLA Request for Leave
Workers Compensation Claim Package

Employment Verification

To submit a request for employment verification of any current or past ACS employee, contact ACS.
Attach all valid authorization signed by employee to release requested information.
Please use the Verification Request Form, if applicable.

Other Resources

Employee Self Service

• Instant access to your HR, Payroll, Tax, and Health Plan and other Benefits data.
• Request an employment verification letter or apply for jobs.

CityShare

• Employee portal for City employees

Office of Payroll Administration

• NYC employee and retiree payroll services

NYCERS

• New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) is a defined benefit retirement plan for NYC public employees.

Deferred Compensation

• Includes a 457 Plan and a 401(k) Plan.
• Eligible employees can enroll in either the 457, the 401(k), or both.

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

• Civil Service exam listings
• Training opportunities for City employees

HR News

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