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AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleAdvocacy Specialist 4 (Assistant Director of Individual Family Support Unit)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address To Be Determined

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Duties Description Assist Unit Director with strategic direction and establishing priorities for supervision of 18-person unit, in regional office locations throughout the state, responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals and families contacting the Justice Center.
• Assist with all grant management responsibilities and reporting.
• Directly supervise a team of regionally placed supervisors who lead a team of advocates throughout the state.
• Provide technical assistance and develop the processes and procedures necessary to promote and enhance the Individual and Family Support Unit’s functions.
• Modify processes and conduct quality assurance to enhance efficiency of response to stakeholder concerns and to ensure accuracy of data for reporting purposes.
• Assist with implementation of Key Performance Initiatives and Internal Control processes.
• Provide oversight and support of special projects and contact merging processes for IFSU.
• Foster communication with key State Oversight agencies of the Justice Center and facilitate responses to cases.
• Engage in and expand opportunities for outreach to parents, individuals, crime victim/law enforcement, and self-advocacy groups.
• Collaborate with different business units of the Justice Center to assist with the preparation and delivery of advocacy-related training or presentation materials.
• Create, review, and provide reporting on metrics, trends, and other relevant data related to unit functions.
• In the absence of the Director, assume needed duties to ensure operations.
• Statewide travel required 30%.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a human services field AND four years of experience as an advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities or mental health; OR

A master's degree in a human services field AND three years of experience as an advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities or mental health.

+Preferred experience- knowledge of and experience with victim-centered trauma informed approaches for supporting victims of abuse/neglect and their families.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Please note: this position may be filled in any of our office locations.

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

Name Human Resources / MC

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street 161 Delaware Ave.

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.