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Welcome to Our Site

The Prevent Child Abuse New York website is being redesigned. Stay tuned for the new unveiling in Summer 2024!  

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
1 current opening

Who We Are Looking For

Prevent Child Abuse New York is currently seeking to hire a full-time
Training and Staff Development Specialist to join our team in supporting

the Healthy Families New York network.

 

Candidates that have at least one-year experience with the Healthy Families
America Home Visiting model (as a program manager or supervisor)

are encouraged to apply.

 

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:
● Provide quality assurance and technical assistance, documentation reviews
and follow-up support to HFNY program staff,
● Facilitate training for the multiple roles within HFNY programs statewide,
● Participate as a contributing member of the HFNY state Central
Administration team, and
● Engage in curriculum development (including web-based design and
development), research, and providing follow-up support for HFNY Home
Visiting sites.

 

A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, reflective practice, communication, writing, and training skill sets.

 

Preferred experience with:
● Perinatal health and child development,
● Infant and/or adult mental health,
● Motivational interviewing principles, and
● Bilingual fluency

 

The position is full time, exempt and remote based. The position does require
statewide travel. Salary is low to mid 60’s with an excellent benefit package and ample paid time off. This position is open until filled.

 

Please reach out with any questions you may have.

 

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter and resume to:
Erika Leveillee, Managing Director of Healthy Families Implementation

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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