Juvenile Care & Support Specialist

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Town of Claverack (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to supervise court-placed youth (ages 12-20) in OCFS facilities, ensuring a secure, therapeutic environment and assisting in education, work readiness, and community transition goals.

You will collaborate with a diverse team, apply graduated harm reduction, and participate in shift work including weekends and holidays. A valid NY driver's license and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time direct care experience in the care and programming of youth from ages 6-21.
• Bachelor’s degree; OR an Associate’s degree AND six months experience; OR a high school graduation or equivalency diploma AND one year of experience; OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish professionalism, safety, and trust with youth and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Actively participate as a member of a youth’s support team.
• Engage with youth under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Employ graduated harm reduction strategies while supervising youth.
• Collaborate to improve well-being of the facility community.
• Supervise and assist youth during recreation and education activities.
• Establish positive relationships with youths’ families.
• Assist youth in achieving education, work readiness, and community transition goals.

Skills

Direct care experience

Youth development

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 6 months experience

High school diploma + 1 year experience

Job description

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to supervise court-placed youth (ages 12-20) in OCFS facilities, ensuring a secure, therapeutic environment and assisting in education, work readiness, and community transition goals.

You will collaborate with a diverse team, apply graduated harm reduction, and participate in shift work including weekends and holidays. A valid NY driver's license and background checks apply.