Youth Support Specialist

nan; Taberg (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is seeking a Youth Transportation Associate to handle statewide transport of OCFS youth to admissions, releases, and court hearings. The role includes preparing OCFS forms and reports for transports and ensuring vehicles are maintained, fueled, and clean at all times.

Selection is based on seniority within state service with defined conditions; background checks and screenings are required, reflecting OCFS7s equal opportunity commitments.

Qualifications

• Must be a current OCFS Youth Support Specialist with a valid New York State Motor Vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Transport OCFS youth statewide 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.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and properly fueled at all times.
• Additional duties discussed during interview.

Skills

Valid NYS drivers license

Job description

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 Background Investigation Requirements:

1. All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2. All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment(SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3. For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth(DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff
   Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the
   Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees
   whose names appear on the SEL as having been found
   responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

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.