Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleAssociate Commissioner for Community Partnerships and Family Engagement

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 35%

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? Yes

Location

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - DJJOY Management and Program Support

52 Washington Street, North Building

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), the Associate Commissioner for Community Partnerships and Family Engagement (OCPFE) will be responsible for all aspects of DJJOY operations that relate directly to achieving improved life outcomes for youth by safely guiding, supporting, and supervising youth in the agency's custody, and their families, through the coordinated provision of agency and community resources.

Specific duties and experience for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preferred experience in the criminal / juvenile justice field including, but not limited to the re-entry and re-integration and or social work field, with a focus on criminal / juvenile justice, advocacy, and re-entry.

• A working knowledge of cross agency and community service entities to establish partnerships with state & local agencies, licensed community organizations and individuals to address juvenile rehabilitation and successful community re-entry.

• Oversee all operations and services provided by the community-based staff to meet the needs of juvenile clients in the community.

• Oversight and monitoring of re-entry and transitional planning for youth in OCFS facilities and Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSO), to assure the highest professional standards are realized by recognizing and promoting best practices.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of new community models based on best practices.

• Assess and analyze existing data to make informed decisions / improvements to service delivery.

• Supervision of staff and key program areas.

• Manage the Bureau of Classification and Movement in its critical core function of coordinating the safe and swift movement of youth through the OCFS system and ensuring compliance with all laws and judicial orders including the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ) and the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).


• Interact with Agency Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, Associate Commissioners, and Program Managers to provide updates and guidance regarding community-based activities.

• Responsible for system expansion, hiring and training of community workers, re-entry services, the adoption of risks-needs-responsivity framework and the creation and implementation of a post-release supervision model.

• Travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or human services and eight years of progressively responsible community-based experience providing programming to court adjudicated youth and their families. In addition, three years’ experience supervising/managing program staff providing services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

Additional Comments Free parking available.

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.

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 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MAA

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. 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.