Grade NS
New York State has approximately 20 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in Children&Family Svcs, Off of. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.
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As an Assistant Training Technician (Youth Services), you would, under the supervision of a higher level training staff, conduct training sessions or portions thereof focusing on developing or refreshing skills of direct-care staff. You would prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, arrange classrooms, and demonstrate first aid/CPR and safety and restraint techniques. In addition, you would be required to adjust training programs to the specific needs of the staff; maintain training records; and coordinate training including space, supplies, materials, and confirm participation of co trainers and presenters. Positions located within OCFS juvenile facilities are responsible for observing facility staff in the performance of their duties for purposes of coaching in relation to physical skills interventions, agency policy, NY Model, and conducting remediation for staff not able to pass training exams; conducting one-on-one training for staff identified as being deficient in a skill set; conducting trainings; liaising with facility training coordinator in the development of training calendars to support the facility’s compliance with mandated and non-mandated trainings; and observing field trainers to provide feedback to improve their training skills.
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Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.
You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position.
On or before the date of filing your application, you must have been responsible for conducting at least fifty hours of formal training* to direct care staff in topics that directly relate to the work of direct care staff, including but not limited to, trauma-informed care, First Aid/CPR/AED, crisis prevention and management, and suicide risk reduction; AND
You must have two years of experience providing direct care services for individuals between the ages of 10 and 21 years of age who are generally considered to be “juvenile delinquents," “youthful offenders," or youth residing in a residential setting which may include youth who are diagnosed with mental or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions who could potentially become involved in the juvenile justice system.
*In order to be considered as formal training, the course(s) must include structured lesson plan(s) and documentation of trainees’ attendance and successful completion of course(s). Training which is generic to other audiences and not directly related to the performance of job duties of the direct care staff will not be considered qualifying. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be asked with a follow up questionnaire to provide verifying documentation (attendance rosters, training program completion reports).
Examples of Qualifying “direct care services" experience includes, but is not limited to, primary work activities and responsibilities involving the care of youth in the juvenile justice system or in an institution, school, community center, youth rehabilitation program, or residential center.
Examples of Non-Qualifying “direct care services" experience includes, but is not limited to, adoption or foster care work (including foster parenting), daycare management or providing daycare services, nursing home management or providing nursing home services, and head start program management or providing head start services.
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