Youth Support Specialist (Transport)

Must be a current OCFS Youth Support Specialist with a valid New York State Motor Vehicle license.

Selection will be based on seniority: Seniority shall be the length of State service without a break in service of more than two years (unless on approved leave). Any absence that exceeds one (1) year will result in that portion that exceeds one (1) year being deducted from the length of service for seniority purposes except for approved military leave of up to four years. This means that temporary and permanent service is incorporated into the seniority date.

Statewide transport of Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) youth for admission to and release from OCFS facilities, and to/from Criminal and Family Court hearings.

Prepare OCFS forms and reports related to youth transports.

Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and serviced as required, report maintenance problems and schedule repairs as needed.

Keep assigned vehicle clean and properly fueled at all times.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

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. 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.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.