Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $70094 to $88877 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for a 70.1 transfer.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Duties Description Duties Youth Counselors mentor and guide youth in Community Multi-Services office (CMSO) programs. They are responsible for the supervision, evaluation and guidance of youthful offenders, juvenile offenders or at-risk youth referred to OCFS. They frequently communicate face-to-face with individual youth and their families.
Supervises Youth Counselors 1 and other community service team (CST) members.
Ensures that the CSTs policies, procedures and practices comply with OCFS policies and procedures and are fully implemented.
Collaborates with all stakeholders, including OCFS staff, State and local providers, youth, families and voluntary agencies to identify and support the implementation of best practices; overcomes impediments to implementation; and facilitates the resolution of outstanding problems.
Establishes and ensures implementation of CST administrative priorities.
Participates in developing and implementing the OCFS Office of Community Partnerships management and program systems.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments
Duties may vary depending on the needs of the assigned Community Multi-Services Office.
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OCFS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OCFS is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. It is the policy of OCFS to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying or for which they are employed. OCFS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - MMB
52 Washington Street, 231 North
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.