State Of New York Lansing , NY 14882
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/13/24
Applications Due06/29/24
Vacancy ID160865
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Job Specifics
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NY HELPNo
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleYouth Facility Director 4
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade664
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 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 Tompkins
Street Address Finger Lakes Residential Center
250 Auburn Road
City Lansing
StateNY
Zip Code14882
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 3, M-1 or Youth Facility Director 1, M-1 or Youth Facility Assistant Director 4, M-2 or Youth Facility Director 2, M-2.
OR - OCFS Experience
One year of professional experience at G-28/M-3 or above; or two years of professional experience at G-26/M-2; or three years of experience at G-24/M-1 or above; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above experience. Qualifying experience must have been gained in a facility-based position, or in a central office position having substantial responsibility for the support of OCFS operated residential programs. Two years of the required experience must have included responsibility for the supervision of professional staff.
OR
NYS Experience
Non-OCFS
One year of professional experience at G-30/M-4 or above; or two years of professional experience at G-28/M-3; or three years of experience at G-26/M-2 or above. Qualifying experience must have been gained in a facility-based position, or in a central office position having substantial responsibility for the support of residential programs. Two years of the required experience must have included responsibility for the supervision of professional staff.
OR Non-State Experience
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' experience must have been gained in the overall administration of a care/custody facility for adult correctional, juvenile justice, mental health or forensic mental health clientele. Qualifying experience must have been gained in a facility-based position having substantial responsibility for the support of residential programs. Two years of the required experience must have included responsibility for the supervision of professional staff.
Duties Description Provide on-site management in accordance with Executive Law, regulations and OCFS policies.
Direct the operations of a residential facility for the care, education and counseling of adjudicated juvenile delinquents, Raise the Age (RTA) and court-placed youth.
Maintain community relations and serve as a spokesperson in the community and for the Office of Children and Family Services.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of various OCFS policies and procedures.
Supervise rehabilitative, mental health, medical, education and security services for a safe, secure environment.
Provide on-call management coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
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. 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
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.
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