Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleDeputy Commissioner - Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $162868 to $201711 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - DJJOY Deputy Commissioner's Office

52 Washington Street, North Building

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Duties Description Reporting to the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), assisted by three Associate Commissioners, is responsible for 9 facilities which includes secure facilities, limited-secure facilities, non-secure facilities and Community Multi-Services Offices and Satellite Offices, statewide, that are responsible for the provision of services to youth and the family from day one of OCFS placement. The Division provides services to youth in its care: with discrete units for youth with mental health, substance abuse and sexually harmful service needs; individual and group counseling, medical and dental services, education, vocational/employment, recreational and ministerial services. This position will be responsible for the following:
• The establishment, operation and maintenance of residential youth rehabilitation centers including secure, limited secure, non-secure and community-based facilities and non-residential community-based projects including aftercare services.
• Integrating all division rehabilitative services and developing, planning for and implementing program reorganization and program changes where appropriate.
• Oversight of the Statewide Classification and Movement System providing intake services, detention monitoring, youth classification and movement, case management, youth transport throughout the State and across State lines via the Interstate Compact and the coordination of these services with the Office of Children and Family Services’ residential programs and aftercare services.
• Providing program services for residents in OCFS’ care, which include educational/vocational, health, mental health, counseling (e.g. sexually harmful, substance abuse) and ministerial services.
• Oversight of the Division’s facility and aftercare accreditation efforts.
• Maintaining various and appropriate levels of security at facilities toward the protection of staff, youth, property and the community.
• Oversight of Fire Safety and Code Compliance in DJJOY facilities to ensure that each facility develops and maintains a fire safety program consistent with all fire, safety, health and environmental standards, OCFS policies and procedures and the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State.
• Establishing policies, standards procedures and techniques to be used in the functioning and administration of the above program areas and assures their implementation.
• Reviewing and evaluating programs and program operations to assure effective and efficient programming and resource utilization.
• Receiving and reviewing status reports, unusual incident reports, child abuse investigations, special investigation unit reports and other monitoring devices submitted from subordinate staff to ensure integration and high-level consistency of programs.
• Supervision of Associate Commissioners
• Preparing annual DJJOY budget request for submission to OCFS management.
• Representing DJJOY in the Statewide Labor/Management meetings with CSEA and PEF and on the OCFS Advisory Board.
• Fostering good community relations, meets with community representatives regarding problems or potential programs of interest to communities.
• Representing OCFS at meetings relative to DJJOY and presents OCFS input and ideas concerning programs for children and youth both statewide and nationwide.
• Reviewing and critiquing legislative proposals, laws and mandates regarding rehabilitative services and makes recommendations to the Commissioner and Executive Deputy Commissioner.
• Oversight of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) implementation and audits
• Troubleshooting daily operational concerns and incidents.
• Serves as a member of the Executive Team and is responsible for agency assignments as directed.
• Responsible for working closely with Administration and Human Resources on hiring, recruitment, and disciplinary matters.
• Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled visits to residential sites.
• Knowledge of juvenile justice trends and national issues which impact on current practices.

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in social Welfare, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Health, or a closely related field; having 10 years of experience with adolescent or emerging adulthood youth, health and human services and workforce development and 3 years of experience in executive or professional management overseeing large scale diverse work portfolio with strong networking and partnership building skills.

Additional Comments Free parking available.

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.

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.

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

Contact Information

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 - MAA

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.