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Our Mission:
To End Child Abuse In All of Its Forms in
New York State

Our Team

Our  Board

 


Prevent Child Abuse New York is governed by a volunteer board of directors from across New York.

 

Officers

  • President: Dr. Vincent Palusci, New York, Professor of Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine

  • Vice President: Joy Farina Foskett, Manhattan, Senior Advisor, Education, NY Preschool; Adjunct Professor, Touro University

  • Secretary: William Hayes, Cooperstown, (retired) Clinical Social Worker, Bassett Healthcare

  • Treasurer: Zakhar Berkovich, Albany, Director of Undergraduate Student Services, University of Albany

Directors

Proud Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America

Employment  
Opportunities
2 current openings

Who We Are Looking For

Training and Staff Development Program Associate 

(Healthy Families New York) 

Prevent Child Abuse New York is currently seeking to hire a full-time Training and Staff Development Program  Associate to join our team. The primary responsibilities of a TSD Program Associate are to:  

• Provide ongoing administrative and clerical support to the Director of Training and the HFNY Training and  Staff Development team;  

• Perform general clerical tasks and maintain the training attendance database; 

• Organize and manage on-going training announcements and registration (interfacing with the Healthy Families America national office where applicable); 

• Maintain internal team and statewide HFNY calendar for training events and activities; 

• Maintain contact and distribution lists for communication to the HFNY state system; 

• Record and share minutes for team meetings and planning meetings and other events as needed; 

• Summarize and periodically analyze training evaluations and feedback;  

• Assist with tracking of contract deliverables, information needed for quarterly reports, and annual  reporting; 

• Organize distribute and coordinate training materials where applicable; 

• Arrange training sites, equipment, and materials for training events where applicable; and Candidates will be required to show that they have experience with training coordination and data management. 

 

Preferred candidates: 

• Experience working in a not-for-profit setting. 

• Knowledge of Google Suite, Excel and design software. 

• Experience with the Healthy Families America home visiting model. 

• Experience in primary prevention, child development, and infant and/or adult mental health. 

 

A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, reflective practice, communication, writing, training  coordination and experience with data management. Reports to and is supervised by the Director of Training.  Occasional overnight travel may be required. This is a hybrid position located in greater capital region.

Salary range $40,000-$50,000  

 

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If  your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined  with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for  positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. 

 

The position is full time, exempt. This position is open until filled. 

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter and resume to: 

Erika Leveillee, Training and Staff Development Director 

Prevent Child Abuse New York | 1 Steuben Place, Suite120 | Albany 12207 

or email: eleveillee@preventchildabuseny.org 

with subject: Training and Staff Development Program Associate(HFNY)

 

Prevent Child Abuse New York, a state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, is on the forefront of a growing movement to stop child abuse and neglect before it has a chance to start. We serve as a resource or parents and families, connecting them with help, support and resources. We advocate for programs and  policies that support families and prevent abuse. We foster a statewide network of individuals and organizations committed to prevention. PCANY is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Training and Staff Development Specialist 

(Healthy Families New York) 

Prevent Child Abuse New York is currently seeking to hire a full-time Training and Staff Development Specialist (FRS QA Specialist/FROG trainer) to join our team. The primary responsibilities of a Training and Staff Development Specialist are to: 

● Facilitate training for the multiple roles within HFNY programs statewide. ● Provide quality assurance and technical assistance, documentation reviews and follow-up support to HFNY program staff. 

● Participate as a contributing member of the HFNY state Central Administration team. 

● Contribute to curriculum development (including web-based design and development), research, and providing follow-up support for HFNY Home Visiting sites. 

 

Candidates will be required to show that they have at least one-year experience with the Healthy Families America Home Visiting model (as a program manager or supervisor) and have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Human Service related field. A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, reflective practice, communication, writing, and training skill sets. 

Preferred experience with: 

● Implementing quality assurance activities, 

● Supervision or program management, 

● Perinatal health and child development, 

● Infant and/or adult mental health, 

● Motivational interviewing principles, and 

● Bilingual fluency 

Salary range $60,000-$70,000

 

The position is full time, exempt. Multi-day statewide travel will be required. This position is open until filled. Interested individuals should provide a cover letter and resume to: 

Erika Leveillee, Training and Staff Development Director 

Prevent Child Abuse New York | 1 Steuben Place, Suite120 | Albany 12207 or email: eleveillee@preventchildabuseny.org 

with subject: Training and Staff Development Specialist (HFNY) 

 

Prevent Child Abuse New York, a state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, is on the forefront of a growing movement to stop child abuse and neglect before it has a chance to start. We serve as a resource for parents and families, connecting them with help, support and resources. We advocate for programs and policies that support families and prevent abuse. We foster a statewide network of individuals and organizations committed to prevention. PCANY is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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