Senior Technical Assistance and Training Specialist - Youth Justice Institute

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Jan 14 2026 Job Description:

The New York State Youth Justice Institute (hereafter the Institute) is seeking to hire a Training & Technical Assistance Specialist. In partnership with NYS and local partners, the Institute's purpose is to ensure that at-risk youth in New York receive the best and most effective services. The Institute's key responsibilities include evaluation of New York State youth justice initiatives, the accumulation and dissemination of information on national evidence-based practices, grant writing and administration, and the provision of technical assistance and trainings to youth justice practitioners and policy makers to enhance the outcomes for youth and young adults, families, and overall public safety throughout the state of New York.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Delivering in-person and virtual technical assistance and training across New York State. This position will require the ability to travel within the State

• Completing assigned tasks relevant to training and technical assistance assignments for the Institute's state and local partners.

• Developing assigned training and technical assistance materials and products, including written documents and infographics.

• Developing training curricula, materials, needs assessment instruments, and evaluation activities.

• Identifying statewide and locality-specific needs for technical assistance and training in coordination with relevant State and local agencies and practitioners.

• With the assistance of graduate students, supporting localities and practitioners in devising data collection procedures to allow for continuous process and outcome evaluations to ensure the services provided are achieving the desired goals.

• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Associate Director of Operations

• Supervises the following positions: none

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in criminal justice, Criminology, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Welfare or a related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization, plus 5-7 years relevant experience. OR a bachelor's degree in any of the above-mentioned fields plus a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in either direct service to, research into, and/or technical assistance provision focused on at-risk or justice-involved youth or a combination thereof.

• Demonstrated experience utilizing and/or developing best practice literature, evidence-based programming, and in- person and virtual training strategies.

• Demonstrated experience delivering relevant in-person and web-based trainings and training courses.

• Demonstrated ability to offer technical assistance related to youth and/or young adult. Focused research and best practice implementation.

• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing professional documents.

• Applicants must address in their application:

• Experience working within a team.

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population including individuals with direct experience in the youth legal justice system.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have substantive training in and/or direct experience with race, ethnicity and/or gender disparity issues.

• Demonstrated ability to support research translation for diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to support the implementation of participatory action and similar research projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing content on learning management systems

• Experience working in one or more of the following environments: government, academia, or the non-profit sector is preferred.

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Staff Associate, SL4, $75,000 - $80,000

Special Notes: This position is funded by a grant and is expected to continue through at least 2028, with the possibility of an extension. While classified as a temporary position, the initial appointment period will be for one year, with potential appointment extensions contingent on funding and program needs. Temporary assignments may conclude earlier or be extended at the employer's discretion. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

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