NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Youth Facility Assistant Director 3 (Treatment Services)
NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Brooktondale, New York, United States, 14817
Youth Facility Assistant Director 3 (Treatment Services)
Join NYS Office of Children and Family Services as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 3, a key leader responsible for the care, education, and counseling of adjudicated juvenile delinquents and court‑placed youth. Base pay is $93,659.00/yr to $118,388.00/yr.
Responsibilities
Assist in directing the operations of a residential facility for the care, education, and counseling of adjudicated juvenile delinquents and other court‑placed youth.
Share on‑site, on‑call responsibilities with the Facility Director.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.
Provide leadership, management, and direction in conjunction with and in the absence of the Facility Director.
Supervise subordinate staff in the administration of education, recreation, and work programs, and mentor and guide youth.
Assist in the establishment and maintenance of harmonious community relations, including acting as a spokesperson in the community for the facility and for OCFS.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 1, G‑21 or one year of satisfactory professional experience* at a G‑23 or above; or two years of satisfactory professional experience* at a G‑20 or above; or three years at G‑17 or above; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above experience.
Qualifying experience must have been gained in OCFS facility‑based positions, or in OCFS central office positions having substantial responsibility for the support of OCFS operated residential programs.
OR one year of satisfactory professional experience* at a G‑24/M‑1 or above; or two years of professional experience at G‑23 or above; or three years at a G‑20 or above.
Qualifying experience must have been gained in a New York State operated residential care/custody facility for adult correctional, juvenile mental health or forensic mental health clientele or in a central office or field office unit of the Department of Correctional Services or the office of Mental Health and must have been gained in positions having substantial responsibility for the support of residential care/custody programs for adult correctional, juvenile mental health or forensic mental health programs. Acceptable functional experience areas are security counseling, education, recreation and medical. In whichever setting, at least one year of the required experience must have included responsibility for second level supervision or supervision of professional staff.
Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience in a residential care/custody facility for adult correctional, juvenile correctional, juvenile mental health or forensic mental health clientele, which has included responsibility for the overall direction of a discrete major function within the facility. Acceptable functional experience areas are security, counseling, education, recreation and medical. Two years of the required experience must have included responsibility for the supervision of professional level staff.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off – Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually; up to 13 days of paid vacation leave annually; up to five (5) days of paid personal leave annually; up to 13 days of paid sick leave annually for PEF; up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits – Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs; family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits – New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership; NYS Deferred Compensation; Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF); and many more.
Background Investigation Requirements
All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), including State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.
All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy‑related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. OCFS is committed to dismantling racial injustice and to fostering a diverse workforce. All applicants, including people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
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Responsibilities
Assist in directing the operations of a residential facility for the care, education, and counseling of adjudicated juvenile delinquents and other court‑placed youth.
Share on‑site, on‑call responsibilities with the Facility Director.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.
Provide leadership, management, and direction in conjunction with and in the absence of the Facility Director.
Supervise subordinate staff in the administration of education, recreation, and work programs, and mentor and guide youth.
Assist in the establishment and maintenance of harmonious community relations, including acting as a spokesperson in the community for the facility and for OCFS.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 1, G‑21 or one year of satisfactory professional experience* at a G‑23 or above; or two years of satisfactory professional experience* at a G‑20 or above; or three years at G‑17 or above; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above experience.
Qualifying experience must have been gained in OCFS facility‑based positions, or in OCFS central office positions having substantial responsibility for the support of OCFS operated residential programs.
OR one year of satisfactory professional experience* at a G‑24/M‑1 or above; or two years of professional experience at G‑23 or above; or three years at a G‑20 or above.
Qualifying experience must have been gained in a New York State operated residential care/custody facility for adult correctional, juvenile mental health or forensic mental health clientele or in a central office or field office unit of the Department of Correctional Services or the office of Mental Health and must have been gained in positions having substantial responsibility for the support of residential care/custody programs for adult correctional, juvenile mental health or forensic mental health programs. Acceptable functional experience areas are security counseling, education, recreation and medical. In whichever setting, at least one year of the required experience must have included responsibility for second level supervision or supervision of professional staff.
Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience in a residential care/custody facility for adult correctional, juvenile correctional, juvenile mental health or forensic mental health clientele, which has included responsibility for the overall direction of a discrete major function within the facility. Acceptable functional experience areas are security, counseling, education, recreation and medical. Two years of the required experience must have included responsibility for the supervision of professional level staff.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off – Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually; up to 13 days of paid vacation leave annually; up to five (5) days of paid personal leave annually; up to 13 days of paid sick leave annually for PEF; up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits – Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs; family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits – New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership; NYS Deferred Compensation; Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF); and many more.
Background Investigation Requirements
All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), including State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.
All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy‑related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. OCFS is committed to dismantling racial injustice and to fostering a diverse workforce. All applicants, including people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
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