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Duties Description Provide on-site management in accordance with Executive Law, regulations and OCFS policies. Direct the operations of a residential facility for the care, education and counseling of adjudicated juvenile delinquents, Raise the Age (RTA) and court-placed youth. Maintain community relations and serve as a spokesperson in the community and for the Office of Children and Family Services.

Assist in the implementation and monitoring of various OCFS policies and procedures. Supervise rehabilitative, mental health, medical, education and security services for a safe, secure environment. Provide on-call management coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience as a Youth Facility Assistant Director 2, G-23. OR - OCFS Experience One year of professional experience at G-24/M-1 or above; or two years of professional experience at G-23 or above; or three years of experience at G-21 or above; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above experience.

Qualifying experience must have been gained in a facility based position, or in a central office position having substantial responsibility for the support of OCFS operated residential programs. OR - NYS Experience - Non-OCFS One year of professional experience at G-26/M-2 above; or two years of professional experience at G-24-/M-1 or above; or three years of professional experience at G-22 or above. Qualifying experience must have been gained in a facility-based position, or in a central office position having substantial responsibility for the support of residential programs.

Two years of the required experience must have included responsibility for the supervision of professional staff. OR Non-State Experience Bachelor's Degree and six years' experience must have been gained in the overall administration of a care/custody facility for adult correctional, juvenile justice, mental health or forensic mental health clientele. Qualifying experience must have been gained in a facility-based position having substantial responsibility for the support of residential programs.

Two years of the required experience must have included responsibility for the supervision of professional staff. 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.