Policy Analyst 2 Youth Services

Duties Description

This Policy Analyst 2 Youth Services will assist senior staff with policy development in response to changes in Federal legislation and regulations; policy development in response to changes in State legislation and regulations; policy monitoring of other states and organization for promising and best practices; collaboration with other divisions in the creation of new policy initiatives with an emphasis on initiatives that promote best practices; and other duties as assigned. The Policy Analyst 2 will also supervise a CFSS1. Additional duties will be discussed during the interview process

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive: One year of services a Policy Analyst 1 (Youth Services);

OR Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience* in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to Child Welfare or Juvenile Justice.

• Four years of specialized experience, or associate degree and two years of specialized experience, may substitute for bachelor’s degree. J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of general experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of general experience.
  
  

Additional Comments

Background Investigation Requirements:

• All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes 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. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
• All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
• 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.
  
  

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. We devote special attention to dismantling racial 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.