Youth Support Specialist (Permanent)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/13/25

Applications Due02/28/25

Vacancy ID180831

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AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleYouth Support Specialist (Permanent)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $59906 to $66634 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - Capital District CMSO

52 Washington Street, South Building

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Duties Description The Youth Support Specialist (YSS) reports directly to the Youth Counselor 2 (YC2) or Community Multiservice Office (CMSO) Supervisor. The YSS provides assistance to the Youth Counselor I as they manage youth who are in the custody of OCFS.

The YSS will engage youth and families in residential settings and provide support and transportation as needed.

The YSS is charged with providing assistance in efforts to engage youth in community programs, the monitoring of youth attendance in community programs, school and other academic programs, as well as curfew checks.

In addition, the CMSO YSS is required to be flexible in this role as they will be required to take on a variety of tasks that assist the efficient functioning of each CMSO office.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Please note: These positions exist in limited secure and residential programs operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Anticipated vacancies are located throughout the state.

The nature of this position requires shift, weekend, holidays, and overtime assignment, including mandatory overtime.

Youth Support Specialists are required to attend training in approved Office of Children and Family Services restraint techniques two times a year (four hours each).

Minimum Qualifications Two years full-time experience in the care and programming of youth* from ages 6-21;

OR an Associate's degree AND six months experience*;

OR a Bachelor's degree;

OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience requirements;

OR a high school graduation or equivalency diploma AND one year of experience*

Additional Comments injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - ERS

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.