Youth Support Assistant

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility security.
• Key control.
• Perimeter inspections.
• Vehicle and visitor checks for contraband.
• Camera surveillance of facility.
• Monitor movement throughout the facility.
• Attend training in approved Office of Children and Family Services restraint techniques twice a year (four hours each).
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

These positions exist in secure, limited secure, and residential programs operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Anticipated vacancies are located throughout the state.

The nature of this position requires shift, weekend, holidays, and overtime assignment, including mandatory overtime.

• One year of full-time experience in the care and programming of youth (ages 6‑21) with direct‑care experience involving youth in the juvenile justice system or related settings.*
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency qualification.

Note:

Satisfactory completion of the probation period must include successful completion of the Basic Academy Training’s six‑week training course, possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle operator’s license, ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State, and participation in ongoing restraint training and other training as required.