<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 12/04/25</p> <p>Applications Due12/19/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID204225</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of</p> <p>TitleYouth Local Assistance Program Specialist 1</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade22</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 50%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Rensselaer</p> <p>Street Address Capital View Office Park - YDAPS</p> <p>52 Washington Street, North Building</p> <p>City Rensselaer</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12144</p> <p>Duties Description Within the Division of Youth Development and Partnerships for Success, the Youth Local Assistance Program Specialist 1 will:</p> <p>Supervise a team providing training, technical assistance, policy development, oversight, and monitoring in bodies of work such as Positive Youth Development, Runaway and Homeless Youth, anti-trafficking/Safe Harbour, missing youth, online safety, and other relevant topics.</p> <p>Ensure timely and complete oversight and monitoring of residential programs.</p> <p>Manage contracts through administrative functions and field work.</p> <p>Conduct periodic on-site visits to residential programs to determine compliance with OCFS regulations.</p> <p>Work collaboratively with community-based agencies, state agencies, and OCFS divisions.</p> <p>Complete special projects and all other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in research, planning, program analysis or evaluation relating to human services or criminal or juvenile justice. Master's degree is equivalent to one year experience.</p> <p>Additional Comments The preferred candidate will have strong organizational and time management skills, be detail oriented, be comfortable with public speaking, an effective writer, have experience managing multiple projects, familiarity with contracting, and work well as part of a dynamic team.</p> <p>Background Investigation Requirements:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services</p> <p>Telephone 518-473-7936</p> <p>Fax 518-473-6122</p> <p>Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Bureau of Personnel - CMV</p> <p>52 Washington Street, 231 North</p> <p>City Rensselaer</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12144</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.</p>