The CMSO provides direct case management services to youth who are in the custody of OCFS during all custodial phases of their commitment to OCFS and while under supervision in the community.
Plays a critical role as a primary member of the youth’s Support Team, by serving as an informed voice for the youth and family and working to assist the team in understanding the youth and family’s needs related to long-term success.
Continually assesses and draws upon the strengths and assets of youth and their family/caregivers to facilitate development of positive behaviors to achieve success in the community and to help the youth avoid further involvement with the justice system.
Facilitates the youths’ transition from facility of placement to the community through advocating on the behalf of youth and family with stakeholders in the facility and community including the Facility YC, the family, local departments of social services, probation, parole, schools, mental health, development disabilities services and other relevant stakeholders. Also provides case management and supervision of the youth in the community while providing services to the family.
The position requires extensive travel to facilities and field work in the community. Also may complete specialty functions as a Court Liaison, Intake Worker or Juvenile Offender Specialist.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Transfer: 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: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* The minimum qualifications through NYHELPS are:
Six years of direct counseling, educational, clinical, or supervisory experience in prevention, protection, or rehabilitative programs for individuals between the ages of 10 and 21 years of age who are considered to be “juvenile delinquents,” “youthful offenders,” or youth residing in a residential setting, including those diagnosed with mental or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions who could potentially become involved in the juvenile justice system. An associate degree in a human services field substitutes for two years; a bachelor’s degree in a human services field for four years; or a master’s degree in a human services field for five years.
Transitional Qualifications:
One year of permanent service as a Youth Support Specialist, Grade 14.