NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) – Recruitment

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10am – 1pm

Held At: 419 Spook Rock Road,, Claverack, NY 12513
Region: Capital Region
County: Columbia
Event Type: Recruitment
Registration Information: No pre-registration required. Walk-ins welcome!, Remember to bring your resume and dress professional., Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to [email protected] You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position, which is 207292, in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Applications Due: 01/29/26
Job Openings: Youth Support Specialist (Permanent):, Job Duties: The Youth Support Specialist (YSS) works directly to supervise court-placed youth, age 12-20, who reside at OCFS secure, limited-secure, and/or non-secure residential facilities. , Minimum Qualifications: Two years full-time direct care experience* in the care and programming of youth from ages 6-21; , OR a Bachelor’s degree; , OR an Associate’s degree AND six months experience; , OR a high school graduation or equivalency diploma AND one year of experience* , OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience requirements , *Direct care experience with youth involved in the juvenile justice system or in an institution, camp, school, community center, youth rehabilitation program, mental health or correctional institution, or residential center. , , , Compensation: $61,702 - $68,630 Annually
More info: statejobs.ny.gov…