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NY HELP Yes

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Assistant Training Technician (Youth Services) (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 14

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

Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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

County Rensselaer

Street Address Human Services Training Center

164 Columbia Turnpike

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Duties Description Become a trainer in all Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) Juvenile Justice Basic Training modules and other topics, as needed.Conduct training sessions or portions thereof, focusing on developing or refreshing skills of direct-care staff. Conduct remedial training, as needed. Demonstrate skills including First Aid/CPR and self-protection and physical restraint techniques. Participate in and provide coaching and support in Simulation Trainings. Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and arrange classrooms. Maintain training records, coordinate training space, and confirm participation of co-trainers, presenters, and participants. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title. Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).Two years of experience providing direct care services for individuals between the ages of 10 and 21 who are generally considered to be “juvenile delinquents,” “youthful offenders,” or youth residing in a residential setting which may include, youth who are diagnosed with mental or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions who could potentially become involved in the juvenile justice system;ANDFifty hours of formal training* to direct care staff in areas such as: crisis prevention and management and standard First Aid/CPR/AED.*In order to be considered as formal training, the course(s) must include structured lesson plan(s) and documentation of trainee attendance and successful completion of course. Examples of Qualifying direct care services experience includes, but is not limited to, primary work activities and responsibilities involving the care of youth in the juvenile justice system or in an institution, school, community center, youth rehabilitation program, or residential center.Examples of Non-Qualifying direct care services experience includes, but is not limited to, adoption or foster care work (including foster parenting), daycare management or providing daycare services, nursing home management or providing nursing home services, and head start program management or providing head start services.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments 50% Travel will be required. *Crisis Prevention and Management, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention or Safe Crisis Management training is also considered qualifying.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.

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Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - CMV

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 10924

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to [email protected] 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.