Child Protective Services Education Specialist​/Attorney

Job Description - Child Protective Services Education Specialist/Attorney (2503789)

Official

Job Title:

Child Protective Services Education Specialist/Attorney (Senior Education Specialist)

• Attorney approved to practice law in NYS.
• Three (3) years of full-time responsible experience in program development, evaluation, design of training materials, or supporting services.
• Experience/knowledge with Child Protective Services (CPS), Social Services law, and the Family Court Act.
• Teaching and/or training experience.
• Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License and maintain a motor vehicle record free from major violations or repeat violations.
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  *** Out-of-State Applicants, see Special Notes)

The Child Protective Services Education Specialist will conduct a series of mandatory trainings for CPS case workers. Most training will take place in the Albany area at a training facility or virtually on Webex (approx. 50/50 at this time).

• Conduct training of the legal content of NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) mandated courses.
• Assist with development and revision of curricula.
• Ensure that all materials are updated according to legislative changes.
• Ensure that other attorneys are providing updated material consistently across curricula.
• Work with the sponsor and other vendors around scheduling other attorneys for in‑person and virtual trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding. FLSA exempt position, not eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

This is a part-time position. Travel to Albany is required.

*** Out-of-State Applicants:
As a condition of employment and to be considered for this position, the successful incumbent must provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the issuing state within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of the start date.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at  or visit OEA.

Job Number: 2503789

Job Field:
Administrative & Professional (Non-Clinical)

Primary

Location:

School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook University

Schedule:

Part‑time (Day Shift, 9‑5)

Posting End Date:
Jan 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Appointment Type:
Regular

Salary Grade: E79

SBU Area:
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook