NOTICE OF EXAMINATION - CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST - Exam No. 6035

Sep 21, 2026

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Notice of Examination for the position of Child and Family Specialist (Exam No. 6035) by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Bureau of Examinations. Application window runs February 4, 2026 to February 24, 2026 with an application fee of $91.00 plus a nonrefundable 2.00% service fee; fee waivers apply to specified groups. Details cover job responsibilities, special working conditions, salary minimum, eligibility via MSW and licensure/experience criteria, Education and Experience Exam submission rules in OASys, and background drug screening requirements.

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Notice of Examination

Application Information (Dates and Fees)

What the Job Involves

Special Working Conditions

Salary

How to Qualify

Education and Experience Requirements

Education and Experience Exam (EEE)

Submission Rules and Consequences

Drug Screening Requirement

ZOHRAN KWAME MAMDANI Mayor YUME KITASEI Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU OF EXAMINATIONS NOTICE OF EXAMINATION CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST Exam No. 6035 WHEN TO APPLY: From: February 4, 2026 To: February 24, 2026 APPLICATION FEE: $91.00 Candidates paying the application fee with a credit, debit, or gift card will incur a nonrefundable 2.00% service fee. However, veterans, unemployed individuals, and those receiving public assistance or supplementary security income qualify for a fee waiver. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS ENTIRE NOTICE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: Child and Family Specialists, under general supervision, in the Administration for Children's Services (ACS), work in child protection, family permanency, family support and community affairs; facilitate child safety and other family team conferences at critical case decision points; develop a safety plan for children assessed to be unsafe and at risk; assess the service needs and serve as a resource for children, families and providers; make recommendations for appropriate foster care system placement and services; and advocate best practices and decisions for children and families. All Child and Family Specialists perform related work. Special Working Conditions: Child and Family Specialists may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.) THE SALARY: The current minimum salary is $84,863 per annum. This rate is subject to change. HOW TO QUALIFY: It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by February 24, 2027. The experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by the last day of the Application Period (February 24, 2026) . EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work and one of the following: 1. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and at least one year of satisfactory full-time post-graduate experience that includes substantial experience in one or more of the following modalities of practice: facilitation of family team conferences or family group decision making meetings utilizing a conferencing model which emphasizes family engagement and consensus based decision-making; clinical group work with children, youth, parents or individual families; or the conduct of professional training on topics relating to child and family services; or 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and at least three years of the experience required in "1" above. Up to two years of this experience may have been in the supervision of social work practice areas described in "1" above; or 3. At least three years of the experience required in "1" above. In addition, a valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) must be obtained within one year of appointment. Employees who fail to obtain their LCSWor LMSW within one year after appointment may have their probationary periods extended for no more than six months. Failure to obtain the LCSW or LMSW by the end of the probationary period will result in dismissal. READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Exam No. 6035-Page 2 All experience must have been acquired after the MSW was awarded. The school of social work must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized

FAQs

What are the application dates for Exam No. 6035?

Applications are accepted from February 4, 2026 to February 24, 2026.

How much is the application fee and are there fee waivers?

The application fee is $91.00, and candidates pay an additional nonrefundable 2.00% service fee when using credit, debit, or gift cards. Veterans, unemployed individuals, and those receiving public assistance or SSI qualify for a fee waiver.

What education and licensure are required to qualify?

A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and one of the specified pathways are required, including valid New York State registration as LCSW or LMSW with defined experience requirements and timing rules.

Sep 21, 2026

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