Youth Recreation Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate youth recreation activities in an Office of Children and Family Services residential facility.
• Spend up to 20% of time on physical education activities required by NYS Education Department regulations.
• If assigned to a smaller residential facility, serve as the head recreation professional.
• Under the guidance of facility management, develop and direct the recreation program.
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

• Transfer option: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
• Open to the Public (NY HELPS): Four years of experience working in a physical education or sports‑oriented recreation program primarily for youth ages 10‑21.
• An associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience.
• Position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Background Investigation Requirements

• All prospective employees undergo a Criminal Background Check (CBC) including State and federal Criminal History Record Checks.
• All convictions must be reported; a felony or misdemeanor conviction, or any falsified or omitted information on the employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.
• Prospective employees will be fingerprinted to obtain a criminal history record and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
• All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
• For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees, a check will be made against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
• Individuals 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.