Youth Support Coordinator ; NY HELPS

Youth Counselors mentor and guide youth in residential facilities operated by the Division for Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY). They are responsible for the supervision, evaluation and guidance of youthful offenders, juvenile offenders or at‑risk youth referred to OCFS.

Develops, implements and monitors programs for resident youth.

Plans, organizes and conducts individual group discussions.

Guides youth in adjusting to a facility’s programs by identifying problems that affect the youths’ behavior and attitudes and by developing an appropriate rehabilitation program.

Serves as a member of the facility’s residential program group, or decision‑making body.

Develops, maintains and submits required records and reports.

May supervise Youth Support Assistants and Youth Support Specialists.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Transfer:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Current OCFS Employees:
One year of permanent service as a Youth Support Specialist, Grade 14.

Open to the Public:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
* The minimum qualifications through NY HELPS are:

Six years of direct counseling, educational, clinical, or supervisory experience in prevention, protection, or rehabilitative programs for individuals between the ages of 10 and 21 years of age who are considered to be “juvenile delinquents,” “youthful offenders,” or youth ages of 10 and 21 years of age residing in a residential setting, including those diagnosed with mental or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions who could potentially become involved in the juvenile justice system.

An associate degree in a human services field and four years of experience as described above; OR

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field and two years of experience as described above; OR

A master’s degree in a human services field and one year of experience as described above.

Examples of Non‑Qualifying

Experience:

casework services not related to children and families; classroom teacher, tutor or Head Start worker, daycare provider or administrator of a daycare center, camp counselor or provider of recreational services, foster parent, transportation service worker, clerical duties, or provider of correctional services.

Transfer:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Current OCFS Employees:
One year of permanent service as a Youth Support Specialist, Grade 14.

Open to the Public:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
* The minimum qualifications through NY HELPS are:

Six years of direct counseling, educational, clinical, or supervisory experience in prevention, protection, or rehabilitative programs for individuals between the ages of 10 and 21 years of age who are considered to be “juvenile delinquents,” “youthful offenders,” or youth ages of 10 and 21 years of age residing in a residential setting, including those diagnosed with mental or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions who could potentially become involved in the juvenile justice system.

An associate degree in a human services field and four years of experience as described above; OR

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field and two years of experience as described above; OR

A master’s degree in a human services field and one year of experience as described above.

Examples of Non‑Qualifying

Experience:

casework services not related to children and families; classroom teacher, tutor or Head Start worker, daycare provider or administrator of a daycare center, camp counselor or provider of recreational services, foster parent, transportation service worker, clerical duties, or provider of correctional services.