Detention Facility Tour Commander, Youth Services

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Administration for Children's Services in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Youth Development Specialist for the Division of Youth and Family Justice to supervise and support youth in secure detention settings. The role emphasizes coordination of services, staff supervision, and adherence to agency policies to ensure safe, therapeutic care.

Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience with youth, with multiple education pathways described; the

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent and 3 years of full-time experience with youths.
• Alternate paths include associate/bachelor degree with related experience.
• Experience in juvenile settings and youth development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of youth development staff.
• Implement behavior management and coordinate service delivery.
• Review reports and prepare performance evaluations per policy.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings on youth placement and safety.

Skills

High school diploma

Youth experience

Leadership

Team supervision

Program coordination

Policy compliance

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate degree pathway

Social services coursework

Bachelor’s degree pathway

Job description

NYC Administration for Children's Services in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Youth Development Specialist for the Division of Youth and Family Justice to supervise and support youth in secure detention settings. The role emphasizes coordination of services, staff supervision, and adherence to agency policies to ensure safe, therapeutic care.

Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience with youth, with multiple education pathways described; the