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Overview

The selected candidate(s) will be offered a salary between $85,672.00 and $96,686.00. This position is only open to candidates who are permanent (not provisional) in the Civil Service title Associate Youth Development Specialist.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good.

We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.

DYFJ directly operates two secure detention facilities for Juvenile Delinquents, Juvenile Offenders and Adolescent Offenders whose cases are pending in Family Court or the Youth Parts in Supreme Court:
Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn and Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx, where youth receive comprehensive services including medical, dental, mental health care, and education. These positions are an integral part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for the custody, direct care, supervision, counseling and accountability of youths in the custody of the Administration for Children’s Services in secure and specialized secure detention facilities.

• Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work performed by the Associate Youth Development Specialists.
• Implement and operationalize the behavior management incentive program.
• Review incident reports and notify the Movement Control and Communications Unit (MCCU) of incidents in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Work daily to operationalize and coordinate the delivery of services to youth throughout the detention facility.
• Review and assist in scheduling and assigning staff operationally to maintain adequate coverage for the direct care units and facility.
• Conduct individual and group conferences with the Associate Youth Development Specialist-1 and Youth Development Specialists concerning the interpretation and implementation of agency policies and procedures, including Safe Crisis Management techniques for use in youth behavioral/adjustment issues and the development of staff skills to observe, record, and address youth behaviors of concern.
• Prepare and submit reports, tasks, and standards, and performance evaluations, and reviews and processes City Time in accordance with agency policy.
• Assist the team in the formulation of youth care plans, prepares requisitions as necessary, and reviews requisitions, records and reports submitted by subordinate staff.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team that meets weekly and plans for youth placement, safety, and delivery of services, as well as attends programming and special needs meetings.

Special Note

• Staff may be required to drive agency vehicles for youth transportation and act as a court representative or transportation coordinator.
• Staff may be assigned to work based on the operational needs of the facility and may include holidays and weekends.

Additional Information

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department…