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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/19/16

Applications Due05/04/16

Vacancy ID29391

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleYouth Division Aide 3

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40172 to $49041 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Rotating schedule with 8 hour shifts.

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

County Dutchess

Street Address Red Hook Residential Center

531 Turkey Hill Road

City Red Hook

StateNY

Zip Code12571

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.

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 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.

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

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 #16-189 JMF

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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