Youth Support & Security Assistant

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Town of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Office of Children and Family Services seeks Youth Support Assistants to help maintain security and safety at facilities for youth ages 6–21. The role includes monitoring, patrols, and supervising entrances while adhering to training protocols and background checks.

Successful candidates will have at least one year of direct-care experience or a high school diploma, plus required NYS licensure and ongoing restraint training. Shifts, weekends, and overtime are part of the position.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in the care and programming of youth (ages 6–21) or possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Direct-care experience with youth involved in juvenile justice or related settings.
• Completion of probation with Basic Academy Training (two weeks) and ongoing restraint training as required.
• Possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle operator’s license and ability to operate a vehicle in NYS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility security.
• Key control.
• Perimeter inspections.
• Vehicle and visitor checks for contraband.
• Camera surveillance of facility.
• Monitor movement throughout the facility.
• Attend restraint techniques training twice a year (four hours each).
• Other duties discussed during interview.

Skills

Direct-care experience with youth

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

New York State driver’s license

Job description

NYS Office of Children and Family Services seeks Youth Support Assistants to help maintain security and safety at facilities for youth ages 6–21. The role includes monitoring, patrols, and supervising entrances while adhering to training protocols and background checks.

Successful candidates will have at least one year of direct-care experience or a high school diploma, plus required NYS licensure and ongoing restraint training. Shifts, weekends, and overtime are part of the position.