Youth support specialist

NY HELP No

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Youth Support Specialist - Transport (Permanent)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $61702 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Tompkins

Street Address Finger Lakes Residential Center

250 Auburn Road

City Lansing

State NY

Zip Code 14882

Duties Description Statewide transport of Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) youth for admission to and release from OCFS facilities, and to/from Criminal and Family Court hearings. Prepare OCFS forms and reports related to youth transports. Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and serviced as required, report maintenance problems and schedule repairs as needed. Keep assigned vehicle clean and properly fueled at all times. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications Must be a current OCFS Youth Support Specialist with a valid New York State Motor Vehicle license. Selection will be based on seniority: Seniority shall be the length of State service without a break in service of more than two years (unless on approved leave). Any absence that exceeds one (1) year will result in that portion that exceeds one (1) year being deducted from the length of service for seniority purposes except for approved military leave of up to four years. This means that temporary and permanent service is incorporated into the seniority date.

Additional Comments 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.

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 518-473-6122

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MG

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

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.