$59,906\/yr with NYS benefits<\/p>
Direct care and supervision of at risk youth in a limited secure environment.<\/p>","duties_and_responsibilities":"
Duties Description<\/strong>Establish a relationship of confidence and trust, supervise and guide youth under their supervision. Create a safe, healthy and therapeutic living environment that supports the acquisition and utilization of pro-social skills for youth under their care.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> Develop youths\u2019 positive attitudes towards personal hygiene, appearance, manners, work and study habits.<\/p> <\/p> Attend case conferences, community and staff meetings.<\/p> <\/p> Establish rapport and attempt to allay anxieties and tensions.<\/p> <\/p> Supervise and\/or assist youth during various work assignments.<\/p> <\/p> Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with youths\u2019 families.<\/p> <\/p> Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.<\/p> <\/p> Please note: These positions exist in facilities operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Anticipated vacancies are located throughout the state.<\/p> <\/p> The nature of this position requires shift, weekend, holidays, and overtime assignment, including mandatory overtime.<\/p> <\/p> Youth Support Specialists are required to attend training in approved Office of Children and Family Services restraint techniques two times a year (four hours each).<\/p>","qualifications":" Minimum Qualifications<\/strong>Two years full-time experience* in the care and programming of youth** under 21 years of age;<\/span><\/p> <\/p> OR two years of full-time experience* in the care, programming and\/or secure custody of residential clients in a health care, mental hygiene or correctional institutional setting;<\/p> <\/p> OR an Associate\u2019s degree AND six months experience as described above*;<\/p> <\/p> OR a Bachelor\u2019s degree;<\/p> <\/p> OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience requirements;<\/p> <\/p> OR a high school graduation or equivalency diploma AND one year of experience*<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> *Appropriate verifiable part-time experience will be accepted on a prorated basis.<\/p> <\/p> *Direct care experience with youth involved in the juvenile justice system or in an institution, camp, school, community center, youth rehabilitation program, or residential center.<\/p> <\/p> Satisfactory completion of the probation period must include possession of a valid motor vehicle operator\u2019s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle legally in New York State.<\/p>","age_requirement":"18+","is_paid":"1","is_private":"0","type":"Full-time Employment","opportunity_type_id":{"id":"70","name":"Full-time Employment"},"employer":"NYS OCFS Finger Lakes Residential Center","logo_path":null,"address_1":"250 Auburn Rd.","address_2":null,"city":"Lansing","state":"NY","zip":"14882","company_overview":" Finger Lakes Residential Center is a NYS run limited secure residential center located in Lansing NY. the facility habilitates male youth aged 12 - 20, who have been adjudicated by a family court for an action that would be considered a crime if they were adults.<\/p>","employer_id":"1717","website":"https:\/\/ocfs.ny.gov\/main\/employment\/","created_on":"2024-04-11 16:06:33","employer_contact_id":"1717","email":"Jeffrey.Wurst@ocfs.ny.gov","cell_phone":null,"work_phone":"(607) 533-5000","is_sunday":"1","is_monday":"1","is_tuesday":"1","is_wednesday":"1","is_thursday":"1","is_friday":"1","is_saturday":"1","sunday_start_time":"00:00:00","monday_start_time":"00:00:00","tuesday_start_time":"00:00:00","wednesday_start_time":"00:00:00","thursday_start_time":"00:00:00","friday_start_time":"00:00:00","saturday_start_time":"00:00:00","sunday_end_time":"00:00:00","monday_end_time":"00:00:00","tuesday_end_time":"00:00:00","wednesday_end_time":"00:00:00","thursday_end_time":"00:00:00","friday_end_time":"00:00:00","saturday_end_time":"00:00:00","sunday_start_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","sunday_end_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","monday_start_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","monday_end_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","tuesday_start_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","tuesday_end_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","wednesday_start_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","wednesday_end_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","thursday_start_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","thursday_end_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","friday_start_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","friday_end_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","saturday_start_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","saturday_end_time_formatted":"12:00 AM","cell_phone_raw":null,"work_phone_raw":"+16075335000"}}