Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleYouth Division Aide 4

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $43270 to $52552 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Columbia

Street Address Brookwood Secure Center

419 County Route 29

City Claverack

StateNY

Zip Code12513

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Two years full-time experience* in the care and programming of youth** under 21 years of age; OR two years of full-time experience* in the care, programming and/or secure custody of residential clients in a health care, mental hygiene or correctional institutional setting; OR an Associate’s degree AND six months experience as described above*; OR a Bachelor’s degree; OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience requirements; OR a high school graduation or equivalency diploma AND one year of experience* AND additionally must meet physical and medical standards established for this title, as determined by a strength and agility test and medical examination. *Appropriate verifiable part-time experience will be accepted on a prorated basis. *Direct care experience with youth involved in the juvenile justice system or in an institution, camp, school, community center, youth rehabilitation program, or residential center. Satisfactory completion of the probation period must include possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle legally in New York State.

Duties Description Establish a relationship of confidence and trust with youth under supervision. Develop youths’ attitudes towards personal hygiene, appearance, manners, work and study habits. Attend case conferences, community and staff meetings. Establish rapport and attempt to allay anxieties and tensions. Supervise and/or assist youth during various work assignments. Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with youths’ families. Youth Division Aides are required to attend training in approved Office of Children and Family Services restraint techniques two times a year (4 hours each). Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

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

Contact Information

Name Bureau of Personnel, EOA # 13-165 gvk

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-474-0017

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.state.ny.us

Address

Street New York State Office of Children and Family Services

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. 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.