The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families.
The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) is responsible for oversight and management of secure and non-secure detention services for juveniles (e.g., youths) and adolescent offenders awaiting disposition in family, criminal, and/or supreme courts.
Under general supervision of the Director of Field Operations, with wide latitude for independent action and decision, the Close to Home (CTH) and Non-secure Detention (NSD) Field Operations Liaisons are directly responsible for ensuring the safety and security as well as assessing public safety are being met while youths are at school and at the facilities. This position carries significant responsibilities for collaborating with ACS staff, CTH agencies, NSD agencies, Assistant Principals, School Counselors, Transition Specialists, and social workers to ensure appropriate placement of youth. The liaison will closely supervise residents and provider staff at NSD and CTH placement sites and assist in escorting and/or transporting residents to and from school, activities, all court locations, and other appointments.
The selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:
• Coordinate trainings for NSD/CTH Placement staff on conflict resolution, utilizing appropriate de-escalation and restraint techniques.
• Conduct contraband and safety security inspections in accordance with the agency policy.
• Perform safety and security school inspections with resident movement and transitions for crisis intervention.
• Prevent absconds in NSD/CTH Placement schools.
• Observe and document residents’ behavior in agency logbooks.
• Participate in regular team meetings and case conferences.
• Maintain the fire safety logbook and conducts fire drills.
• Communicate with supervisors on all issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with both external/internal recreation activities.
• Prepare incident reports and collaborates with the Movement, Communications, and Control Unit (MCCU) on incident reporting when applicable.
• Utilize physical restraints (ESPI) when intervening in incidents to prevent injury to residents or staff.
• Coordinate with ACS and external stakeholders to track and record incident reports and follow up with residents and NSD/CTH Placement staff as necessary.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations at Department of Education (DOE) Passages Academy school sites.
• Monitor resident in school/facility environment.
• Coordinate, develop and implement program events at DOE District 79 Passages Schools, trips, tournaments, afterschool programming, teambuilding, health and fitness activities, and other offsite activities, including safety and security logistics.
• Collaborate with NSD/CTH Placement staff Directors and Assistant Principals to create and promote school safety plans and procedures to reduce behavioral incidents in the school.
Please Note,
• Mandatory overtime is required to ensure staff coverage.
• Work schedules may include weekends and holidays and/or based on agency’s need.
• Regular travel and/or reporting to CTH, NSD, DOE, courts, and other sites.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
The preferred candidate should possess the following:
• Experience working with the younger population and their families involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare system.
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Flexible, diplomatic, and a team player
Additional Information
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $59,116-$67,983.
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID#589200.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID#589200. Click on the “Apply” button.
If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
07/18/2023
POST UNTIL
08/17/2023
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.