AddressAgency Children & Family Services, Office of
Title Associate Commissioner, DJJOY Office of Youth Engagement
Occupational Category Administrative or General Management
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $133453 to $168606 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Rensselaer
Street Address Capital View Office Park
52 Washington Street
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education or human services field; master’s or doctorate degree preferred.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and experience serving historically marginalized communities. Minimum of eight years’ combined experience in young adult or adult education, special education, or workforce development services. Accepted experience: • Licensed high-school teacher or post-high school educator; or• Coordinator for vocation/career tech/after-school/young adult/ summer camp program; or • Coordinator for education or vocational services in a criminal or juvenile justice education program• Experience in an educational setting teaching special education students.• Experience in interpersonal and team management, strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of public and private stakeholders.• Knowledge of non-traditional education approaches, career planning, and workforce development.• Experience drafting and effectively implementing policies and policy changes. • Understanding of the impact of cultural competency in education and learning• Familiarity with support entities such as NYC DYCD, NYCDOE, OCFS, and/or NYSED. • Familiarity with integrating technology into instruction.• Experience with vocational skill development and community placement of individuals. • Experience working in a nonprofit or human services setting. • Budget management experience; proficient in MS Office computer software applications.• A sense of humor and spirit of collaborative problem-solving.• Individuals with previous experience in a leadership role with community-based organizing and community outreach encouraged to apply.
Duties Description The Associate Commissioner of DJJOY’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYE) will report directly to the DJJOY Deputy Commissioner. OYE oversees all program service bureaus in DJJOY, which include the Bureau of Youth Academics and Scholarship, the Bureau of Technical Education and Alternative Instruction, the Bureau of Workforce Development and Career Planning, and the Bureau of Ministerial Services. OYE will be a bridge to opportunity with a youth development philosophy. Proceeding through the lens of equity, the Associate Commissioner must have knowledge of local and State resources and supports; strong connections to community organizations and leaders; and the practical ability to engage youth a juvenile justice setting. The Associate Commissioner must also create and implement program models, identify programming opportunities, and stay at the forefront of the emerging interests of /opportunities for youth.This position will be responsible for:• Developing major policy structures for youth education, vocation, and workforce development;• Developing policies and practices for career planning and guidance counseling services, system-wide;• Providing executive-level leadership and supervision to DJJOY’s youth programming bureaus; • Collaborating with DJJOY’s operations, services, and community offices; • Expanding and embedding youth wellness and spiritual guidance strategies;• Managing and measuring the impact of OYE projects;• Effectively soliciting feedback from youth and families about programming opportunities; • Creating learning collaboratives and conferences to support staff and facility services; • Building systems to review program integrity and problem solve challenges;• Building out a senior team and administrative support team; • Representing the DJJOY Deputy Commissioner at meetings with intra- and inter- agency staff and stakeholders, including, but not limited to: OCFS Child Welfare; OCFS Legal; OCFS Youth Development and Partnerships for Success; and OCFS Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; NYSED, NYC Department of Education, SUNY/CUNY, Job Corps, and AmeriCorps.
Additional Comments Benefits Include: Membership in the New York State Retirement System; health, vision and dental packages; deferred compensation plan; and leave benefits. 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. 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.
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Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Telephone 518-473-7936
Fax 518-473-6122
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - MEM
52 Washington Street, 231 North
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.
