Duties Description Become a trainer in all Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) Juvenile Justice Basic Training modules and other topics, as needed.
Become an instructor in Crisis Prevention and Management (CPM) and First Aid/CPR/AED.
Conduct training sessions or portions thereof, focusing on developing or refreshing skills of direct-care staff. Conduct remedial training, as needed.
Demonstrate skills including First Aid/CPR and self-protection and physical restraint techniques. Participate in and provide coaching and support in Simulation Trainings.
Coach facility staff in implementation and proper use of various skills and techniques.
Work with Instructional Design and Development Unit to develop and update curriculum.
Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and arrange classrooms.
Maintain training records, coordinate training space, and confirm participation of co-trainers, presenters, and participants.
Work with supervisor and facility directors to develop and implement training specific to the individual program needs.
Supervise Bureau of Training and Development staff.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer. This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).**
Trainee 1 level (equivalent to SG 14): four years of qualifying experience*
Trainee 2 level (equivalent to SG 16): five years of qualifying experience*
Full title (SG 18): six years of qualifying experience*
- Qualifying experience is defined as developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the agency’s mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the State.
- An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
- A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
- A master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience.
- A doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Additional Comments 50% Travel will be required.
Prior to assuming responsibilities, participation in various mandatory trainings held in Rensselaer, and other locations statewide is required.
**For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Candidates who took and passed the most recent holding of the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) Exam are encouraged to apply.
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.
