Youth Facility Assistant Director 4

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/20/24

Applications Due07/08/24

Vacancy ID161338

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AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleYouth Facility Assistant Director 4

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $100845 to $127474 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? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address Industry Residential Center

150 Ryder Hill Road Ext.

City Rush

StateNY

Zip Code14543

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 2, G-23 or one year of satisfactory professional experience* at a G-24 or above; or two years of satisfactory professional experience* at a G-23 or two years as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 1, G-21; or three years at a G-21 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-26/M-2 or above; or two years of professional experience at a G-24 or above; or three years at a G-22 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.

OR

Bachelor's degree and six 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 second level supervision of professional level staff.

Duties Description 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 staff as well as residents.

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 as a spokesperson in the community for the facility and for OCFS.

Duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Additional Comments One year of experience as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 2, G-23 or one year of satisfactory professional experience* at a G-24 or above; or two years of satisfactory professional experience* at a G-23 or two years as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 1, G-21; or three years at a G-21 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-26/M-2 or above; or two years of professional experience at a G-24 or above; or three years at a G-22 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.

OR

Bachelor's degree and six 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 second level supervision of professional level staff.

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. 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.

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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.