Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/02/18
Applications Due: 08/31/18
Vacancy ID: 56712
Position Information
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleYouth Division Aide 3(Hourly)
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $20.42 to $20.42 Hourly
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 Delaware
Street Address Youth Leadership Academy
57081 State Highway 10
City South Kortright
StateNY
Zip Code13842
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*
*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.
Duties Description Serve as a member of a treatment team.
Assist in the supervision and guidance of youth. Create a safe, healthy and therapeutic living environment that supports the acquisition and utilization of pro-social skills for youth under their care.
Establish a relationship of confidence and trust with youth under their supervision.
Develop youths’ attitudes towards personal hygiene, appearance, manners, work and study habits.
Organize, arrange, supervise, and participate in various recreational, educational and social activities.
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.
Youth Division Aides are required to attend training in approved Office of Children and Family Services restraint techniques two times a year (four hours each).
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 be disqualified 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 #18-560 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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