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 (for most employees):

• Pension Plan
  
• Health Insurance: Option for basic coverage for employee and family/domestic partners with no employee payroll deductions/contributions or other comprehensive plans
  
• Flexible Spending Account Program
  
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
  
• Commuter Benefits - Edenred
• 37 paid days off during 1st year of employment (including sick, vacation and holidays)

Additional Benefits:

• Student loan forgiveness
• Union membership (including dental, vision and prescription coverage)
• Grad school support

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.

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