Youth Facility Assistant Director 3 (Treatment Services)

Youth Facility Assistant Director 3 (YFAD3) Of Treatment Services

The Youth Facility Assistant Director 3 (YFAD3) of Treatment Services is responsible for the development and maintenance of a trauma-informed, treatment-oriented milieu. This involves the direct coordination and oversight of the mental health, substance use, and psychiatric treatment services that are provided at the facility. The YFAD3 of Treatment Services is also responsible for the direct supervision of the clinical team, which is made up of social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists. They also serve as an active member of the facility administrative team. In this capacity, the YFAD3 of Treatment Services provides leadership, management, and direction in conjunction with and in the absence of the Facility Director. They also promote clinically minded management in all areas of program. Other responsibilities include staff training, professional development, quality assurance, and implementation and maintenance of agency policies and initiatives. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications :

OCFS / New York State Experience :

• One year of service as a Licensed Psychologist, Grade 25; Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry), Grade 24; or as a Social Work Supervisor 1, Grade 23 currently licensed and registered to practice clinical social work in New York State;

OR two years of service as a Licensed Master Social Worker 2, Grade 20 currently licensed and registered to practice clinical social work or currently licensed and registered to practice mental health counseling in New York State (must have current LCSW or LMHC license).

Non-State Experience :

Licensed and currently registered to practice clinical social work or psychology, in New York State, AND two years of qualifying experience

OR Licensed and currently registered to practice clinical social work or currently licensed and registered to practice mental health counseling in New York State AND three years of qualifying experience

Professional clinical experience in a NYS facility or program with overall responsibility for providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol and / or substance abuse; or in a residential or community care setting for an adult correctional, juvenile justice or forensic mental health population. At least one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no current State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Benefits of Working for NYS :

Generous benefits package, which may include :

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Care Benefits

Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs

Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership

NYS Deferred Compensation

Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flex Spending Accounts.

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.