Job DescriptionTHE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $69,626 - $79,409.ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES SERVING IN THE TITLE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.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. Under general supervision, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, Associate Youth Development Specialist Level I duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Supervise, mentor, coach, and monitor the performance of Youth Development Specialists in all aspects of their work.
Guide staff in their work with youth gangs, and in anti-bullying and violence reduction efforts.
Support staffs’ appropriate use of a youth behavior management system to ensure its consistent application.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team; promote a safe and nurturing environment for the residential units supervised
Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings and help staff develop group activities for youth
Ensure each youth has an individualized safety plan with goals and is working towards those goals and support staff as they advocate for youth and their families
Respond to calls for help with youth and crises in the facility
Help plan, monitor and evaluate programs by ensuring staff assigned to living unit have all the equipment and supplies necessary to facilitate program
Supervise, mentor and coach staff on compliance with policy and procedures concerning health, safety, and security protocols
Oversee performance of personal and area security protocols such as searches and inspections.
Monitor staff performance and conduct performance evaluations of subordinate staff
Support staff in managing youth conflict using crisis intervention methods such as verbal de-escalation, reframing strategies and physical restraint techniques, using the least amount of physical intervention necessary; debrief staff and youth after all incidents, including those requiring restraints
Help schedule and deploy staff and manage coverage, assignments and time/leave
Supervise and coordinate youth meals and ensure staff are correctly posted in recreations yards while monitoring the interactions of different youth groups within the yards
Prepare requisitions, records and reports as required and support staff development of programmatic and recreational activities for hall/living units.
Develop supervisory skills by attending youth care conferences and training
Provide direct oversight to staff on school floors
Act as a court liaison or transportation coordinator in Court Services - confer with Judges, Court Clerks and Probation Officers regarding youth at Family Court.
May perform the duties of a Youth Development Specialist, as needed.
May be required to assume the role of the Tour Commander and or perform the duties of the supervisor in that person’s temporary absence.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $69,626 - $79,409.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. TO APPLY:APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 635030For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 635030 Click on the "Apply" button. If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Qualifications
A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization, and three years of full-time satisfactory experience working directly with juveniles or young adults (ages 10-24) in a group, community, educational, or institutional setting or program performing recreational, juvenile detention, vocational, mentoring, or anti-violence work; or youth leadership development, young adult leadership development, youth and family health promotion, community organizing with youth and families, and/or closely related activities, which can include internships, volunteer work, athletic programs, or closely related experience; or
An associate degree from an accredited college or completion of 60 semester credits of study at an accredited college including or supplemented by two years and three months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above; or
An associate degree from an accredited college or completion of 60 semester credits of study at an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in social work, counseling, education, recreation, criminal justice, psychology, biology, sociology, human services or a closely related field; and one year and nine months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by one year and six months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in social work, counseling, education, recreation, criminal justice, psychology, biology, sociology, human services or a closely related field and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above; or
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above:
a. Honorable full-time United States military service commanding young adults (up to age 24) may be substituted for experience as described in “1” above, on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years of military service for two years of experience;b. Academic coursework in social work, counseling, education, recreation, criminal justice, psychology, biology, sociology, human services or a closely related field may be substituted for experience as described in “1” above, at the rate of 12 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience;c. General undergraduate education may be substituted for experience as described in “1” above, at the rate of 60 semester credits from an accredited college for 9 months of experience;However, all candidates must possess a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above .For Assignment to Assignment Level IIIn addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have at least one year of experience as an Associate Youth Development Specialist - Assignment Level I.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.