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Deputy Youth Director

Putnam County, New York is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Youth Director.

**This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis, pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Work involves assisting with responsibilities of the Youth Bureau by planning, initiating, coordinating, directing, reviewing and promoting a variety of youth services programs aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency and improving the welfare of county youth.

Responsibilities also involve planning and coordinating activities of public, private and voluntary agencies and organizations involved in prevention of delinquency and youth crime and in advancing moral, physical, mental and social well‑being of youth through staff assistance and financial aid. The Deputy Youth Director acts for and in place of the Youth Director in his/her absence. Supervision is exercised over youth services staff. Performs related work as required.

SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Oversees the planning, development and conduct of programs of an informational and educational nature to prevent juvenile delinquency, improve the welfare of youths and further youth development;
  • Oversees the development and implementation of specific Youth Bureau programs and initiatives, e.g. Adventure Camp, SIDNE, Pegasus, Youth Court, Mentor Program, Teen and Young Adult Safe Driving Program, etc.;
  • Works with youth to plan programs and events that spread the message of specific Youth Bureau programs and initiatives, e.g. Adventure Camp, SIDNE, Pegasus, Youth Court, Mentor Program, Teen and Young Adult Safe Driving Program, etc.;
  • Assists in the preparation of comprehensive needs assessment based upon current issues affecting youths; recommends goals and programs to meet these needs;
  • Develops instruments and techniques to be used for monitoring and evaluating youth programs and conducts site visits of Office of Children and Family Services funded programs;
  • Reviews Office of Children and Family Services applications and budgets;
  • Develops a communication network with local community groups and program agencies serving youths; obtains their input needs assessment and program development issues;
  • Researches potential federal, state, and local funding to meet service needs and prepares grant applications for such funding;
  • Reviews federal, state and local youth service program initiatives which might be applicable in enhancing Putnam County youth services;
  • Coordinates outreach efforts and establishes community liaisons, representing the Youth Director with community groups;
  • Serves as coordinator of the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Services Program;
  • Assists in the Administration of all funds and grants appropriated to the Youth Bureau;
  • Assists in the preparation of the annual Youth Bureau budget and monitors expenditures;
  • Assists in the supervision, training and evaluation of the performance of the Youth Bureau staff;
  • Attends meetings and conferences;
  • Acts for and in place of the Youth Director in his/her absence;
  • Attend and/or participates in programs offered, as needed;
  • Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either

a) Master's Degree in social work, education, guidance, counseling, recreation, health, mental health or a related field and two (2) years of experience working with youth in recreation, youth develop­ment, character building, delinquency prevention or similar fields, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

b) Bachelor's degree in social work, education, guidance, counseling, recreation, health, mental health or a related field and four (4) years of experience working with youth in recreation, youth develop­ment, character building, delinquency prevention or similar fields, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

c) Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience working with youth in recreation, youth develop­ment, character building, delinquency prevention or similar fields, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as described in a), b), and c) above.

PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Access to transportation may be required to complete possible field work assignments in a timely and efficient manner.

Salary: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Full-Time
  • Monday-Friday
  • Some Evenings

 

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PUTNAM COUNTY – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

in Putnam County Youth Bureau
Putnam County Jobs
Start date: As soon as possible
Reference: PC Deputy Youth
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Additional Information:




Putnam County Office Building

40 Gleneida Avenue
Carmel, New York 10512

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