DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class is responsible for assisting the Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator in the coordination and case management for the Raise the Age legislation for youth, ages 16 to 18 and other at risk youth served at the Restorative Justice Center. Responsibilities include assisting with the coordination, case management and advocacy for youth offenders within the Raise the Age legislation and other at risk youth. This position requires responsibility for handling information of a highly sensitive, confidential nature. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator although considerable leeway is allowed in the performance of duties.  Supervision is not normally a function of this class.  Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the Raise the Age legislation; working knowledge of the methods and practices used in case management and advocacy; working knowledge of the habits, attitudes and behavior patterns of delinquent youth; working knowledge of trends and developments in the correction field; working knowledge of policy development; working knowledge of federal, state and local laws and programs as they relate to delinquent youth; working knowledge of available community resources; ability to obtain the cooperation of social work and law enforcement agencies in the rehabilitation of delinquent youth; ability to evaluate data to prepare reports; ability to deal effectively with people under emotional strain; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others; ability to maintain confidentiality; tact; initiative; resourcefulness; good powers of observation, perception and analysis; sound professional judgment; emotional maturity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services or one of the behavioral sciences; OR

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services or one of the behavioral sciences and two (2) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent work experience with at risk youth or youth offenders in a rehabilitative program; OR

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B above.

Special Requirement: At time of appointment, and throughout employment in this title, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice Services or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS. 

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.