What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Coordinator 2 position at Children & Family Services, Office of?
Youth Support Coordinator 2’s mentor and guide youth in residential facilities operated by the Division for Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY). They are responsible for the supervision, evaluation and guidance of youthful offenders, juvenile offenders or at-risk youth referred to OCFS.
Supervise and guide Youth Support Specialist directly as they provide daily care and supervision of youth.
May represent and carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Youth Facility Director, Youth Facility Assistant Director or Youth Counselor 3 in their absence.
May perform additional support tasks such as coordinating educational opportunities, arranging for building maintenance, ordering and requisition supplies, ensuring meals are served to resident and arranging for special events.
May perform all the same duties and functions as a Youth Counselor 1.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in the Youth Support Coordinator 2 or a title eligible for section 70.1 transfer.
Provisional: Must be a current OCFS employee and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Youth Counselor 1, Youth Counselor 1 (Spanish Language), Youth Counselor 1 (Cadet), Youth Support Coordinator 1 or Youth Support Coordinator 1 (Spanish Language)
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Additional Comments:
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.
Supervise and guide Youth Support Specialist directly as they provide daily care and supervision of youth.
May represent and carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Youth Facility Director, Youth Facility Assistant Director or Youth Counselor 3 in their absence.
May perform additional support tasks such as coordinating educational opportunities, arranging for building maintenance, ordering and requisition supplies, ensuring meals are served to resident and arranging for special events.
May perform all the same duties and functions as a Youth Counselor 1.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in the Youth Support Coordinator 2 or a title eligible for section 70.1 transfer.
Provisional: Must be a current OCFS employee and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Youth Counselor 1, Youth Counselor 1 (Spanish Language), Youth Counselor 1 (Cadet), Youth Support Coordinator 1 or Youth Support Coordinator 1 (Spanish Language)
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Additional Comments:
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.
Salary : $78,126 - $99,056