Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/08/18
Applications Due: 05/23/18
Vacancy ID: 53142
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleYouth Division Aide 3
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42631 to $52039 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive 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? No
Location
County Broome
Street Address 44 Hawley Street Rm. 604
City Binghamton
StateNY
Zip Code13901
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*
Additionally, all candidates 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
The Youth Division Aide 3 reports directly to the Youth Counselor 2 (YC2) or Community Multiservice Office (CMSO) Supervisor. The Youth Division Aide provides assistance to the Youth Counselor I as they manage youth who are in the custody of OCFS.
The YDA will engage youth and families in residential settings and provide support and transportation as needed.
The YDA is charged with providing assistance in efforts to engage youth in community programs, the monitoring of youth attendance in community programs, school and other academic programs, as well as curfew checks.
In addition, the CMSO YDA is required to be flexible in this role as they will be required to take on a variety of tasks that assist the efficient functioning of each CMSO office.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments Please specify in your cover letter and/or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. For example, you should provide specific date ranges for qualifying experience, qualifying education or certifications, or the age range of individuals served. Non-specific submissions may disqualify you from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Qualified Veterans may be eligible for an on-the-job stipend from the Veteran’s Administration, as the training program for this position is an approved program for GI Bill On-The-Job Training Benefits.
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 518-474-0017
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA #18-346 JLR
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.
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