Tour Commander

About the role

The selected candidate(s) will be offered a salary between $85,672.00 - $96,686.00.

This position is only open to candidates who are permanent (not provisional) in the Civil Service Title Associate Youth Development Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work performed by the Associate Youth Development Specialists.
• Implement and operationalize the behavior management incentive program.
• Review incident reports and notify the Movement Control and Communications Unit (MCCU) of incidents in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Work daily to operationalize and coordinate the delivery of services to youth throughout the detention facility.
• Review and assist in scheduling and assigning staff operationally to maintain adequate coverage for the direct care units and facility.
• Conduct individual and group conferences with the Associate Youth Development Specialist-1 and Youth Development Specialists concerning the interpretation and implementation of agency policies and procedures, including Safe Crisis Management techniques for use in youth behavioral/adjustment issues and the development of staff skills to observe, record, and address youth behaviors of concern.
• Prepare and submit reports, tasks, and standards, and performance evaluations, and reviews and processes City Time in accordance with agency policy.
• Aid the team in the formulation of youth care plans, prepare requisitions as necessary, and review requisitions, records, and reports submitted by subordinate staff.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team that meets weekly and plans for youth placement, safety, and delivery of services, as well as attend programming and special needs meetings.

Requirements

Staff may be required to drive agency vehicles for youth transportation and act as a court representative or transportation coordinator.

Staff may be assigned to work based on the operational needs of the facility and may include holidays and weekends.

Special Note

- Staff may be required to drive agency vehicles for youth transportation and act as a court representative or transportation coordinator.

- Staff may be assigned to work based on the operational needs of the facility and may include holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization, and three years of full-time satisfactory experience working directly with juveniles or young adults (ages 10-24) in a group, community, educational, or institutional setting or program performing recreational, juvenile detention, vocational, mentoring, or anti-violence work; or youth leadership development, young adult leadership development, youth and family health promotion, community organizing with youth and families, and/or closely related activities, which can include internships, volunteer work, athletic programs, or closely related experience;
• An associate degree from an accredited college or completion of 60 semester credits of study at an accredited college including or supplemented by two years and three months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above;
• An associate degree from an accredited college or completion of 60 semester credits of study at an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in social work, counseling, education, recreation, criminal justice, psychology, biology, sociology, human services or a closely related field; and one year and nine months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above;
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by one year and six months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above;
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in social work, counseling, education, recreation, criminal justice, psychology, biology, sociology, human services or a closely related field and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above;
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above:
• a. Honorable full-time United States military service commanding young adults (up to age 24) may be substituted for experience as described in “1” above, on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years of military service for two years of experience;
• b. Academic coursework in social work, counseling, education, recreation, criminal justice, psychology, biology, sociology, human services or a closely related field may be substituted for experience as described in “1” above, at the rate of 12 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience;
• c. General undergraduate education may be substituted for experience as described in “1” above, at the rate of 60 semester credits from an accredited college for 9 months of experience;

Additional Information

To apply, please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #763289.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

ASSOCIATE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SP - 52288

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Associate Youth Development Specialist - Assignment Level I is required for assignment to Assignment Level II.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

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.