DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF
THE CLASS:
This is a professional position
involving responsibility for planning, organizing, and supervising the delivery
of various youth services such as youth employment, outreach, informal
counseling, and special events. The
incumbent is responsible for program development and administration while actively
participating in various program components.
This class differs from that of Youth Services Specialist by virtue of
the increased responsibility for program development and the presence of
supervisory responsibilities. The work
is performed under the direction of the Youth Bureau Director and Assistant
Youth Bureau Director. Administrative
supervision is exercised over Youth Services Specialist, interns and
volunteers. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Plans,
organizes, directs, and evaluates the varied youth services programs;
Seeks out
youth in normal environments to establish supportive and cooperative
relationships with them;
Provides
informal counseling to youth in a variety of settings including the youth
center;
Refers
youths to appropriate public or private agencies to obtain specialized types of
assistance;
Meets with
staff members to evaluate program goals and to assess needs on a regular basis;
Prepares a variety of written records and records dealing with the activities of the Youth Services Division;
Writes
applications for State, Federal, and other grant funding used to improve the
Youth Services Program;
Meets with public and private agencies to discuss areas of concern and to coordinate services provided to youth;
Speaks to
various civic organizations to inform them of the Youth Services Program;
Consults
with the Youth Bureau Director and Assistant Youth Bureau Director to formulate
policy and explore areas of concern.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the problems, needs, and aspirations of modern youth; good knowledge of the factors underlying juvenile delinquency and maladjustment; good knowledge of the organization and conduct of youth oriented activities; good knowledge of public and private agencies which provide youth services; good knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of program planning and evaluation; good knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative supervision; good knowledge of adolescent behavior; good knowledge of accepted consultation and
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SERVICES SUPERVISOR
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FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: (Con’t)
interviewing techniques; good
knowledge of local socioeconomic conditions; working knowledge of the sources
of funds for the provision of youth services; ability to plan,
coordinate, and direct the work of
others; ability to establish and maintain comfortable relationships with
youths; ability to plan, organize, and initiate youth services programs;
ability to meet the public and address groups effectively; ability to prepare
oral and written reports; ability to secure the cooperation of others;
emotional maturity; sound professional judgment; willingness to work evenings
and weekends; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A.
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered four year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field and one year of
full time paid experience working with youth in character building, youth
development, delinquency prevention, education or a similar field; or
B.
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered two year college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Human
Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field and three years of
the above experience; or
C.
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma and five years of the above experience.