Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleProject Coordinator

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $74210 to $93803 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class 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 Rensselaer

Street Address Bureau of Quality Assurance

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree and six years of professional administrative and/or clinical experience in evaluating, planning, coordinating, or directing a residential or community program for court adjudicated youth. At least two years of this experience should be at a supervisory level. A Master’s degree in a human services field may substitute for one year of the general experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in quality assurance and improvement duties, such as reviewing, developing, revising, and implementing procedures to ensure compliance with applicable accreditation organizations (i.e. State Commission on Corrections, American Correctional Association, Performance-based Standards etc.), and monitoring and evaluation of various aspects of a residential youth facility or community youth program to ensure that standards of quality are being met.

Duties Description Directly supervise and oversee the activities of five (5) regionally-based Project Assistants in the establishment and implementation of the DJJOY Quality Assurance process. Consult with facility directors/managers and program service directors on policy issues including regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices and implementing self-assessment and quality improvement processes. Oversee the review, development, revision and/or implementation of procedures to ensure facilities maintain American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation, comply with State Commission on Corrections (SCOC) regulations and adhere to Performance-based Standards (PbS). Advise and confer with the Project Director and make recommendations regarding quality improvement processes and levels of compliance. Oversee the establishment of criteria, resources and methods to ensure policies, practices and protocols promote the data collection and corrective action plans that are consistent with Department of Justice (DOJ) mandates and requirements and are aligned with the OCFS Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, DJJOY. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Additional Comments Pending DOB Approval to fill

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

Contact Information

Name Bureau of Personnel, EOA # 13-8 jgb

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

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.