Tour Commander

City of New York•New York City, NY

22h•$85,672 - $96,686•Onsite

About The Position

The Tour Commander is part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for the custody, direct care, supervision, counseling, and accountability of youth in the custody of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) at secure and specialized secure detention facilities. The role supports the Division of Youth and Family Justice’s work to provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in custody and help young people leave the justice system. The Tour Commander supervises Associate Youth Development Specialists, coordinates facility services and staffing, supports youth care planning, and ensures staff follow agency policies and procedures. The position may also involve driving agency vehicles for youth transportation and serving as a court representative or transportation coordinator. Work assignments may include holidays and weekends based on facility operational needs. The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $85,672 and $96,686. The position is only open to candidates who hold permanent, non-provisional status in the civil service title Associate Youth Development Specialist. The posting states that Assignment Level II requires at least one year of experience as an Associate Youth Development Specialist—Assignment Level I.

Requirements

Must be permanent, not provisional, in the civil service title Associate Youth Development Specialist.
For Assignment Level II, at least one year of experience as an Associate Youth Development Specialist—Assignment Level I is required.
The listed Associate Youth Development Specialist qualification pathways require a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and qualifying experience and/or education. The posting specifies that all candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of full-time satisfactory experience working directly with juveniles or young adults ages 10–24 in a qualifying setting or program.
Qualifying experience may include recreational, juvenile detention, vocational, mentoring, anti-violence, youth or young adult leadership development, youth and family health promotion, community organizing with youth and families, internships, volunteer work, athletic programs, or closely related activities.
The listed qualification pathways include combinations of qualifying experience with an associate degree, 60 semester credits, a baccalaureate degree, specified coursework, or eligible military service, subject to the conditions described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work performed by Associate Youth Development Specialists.
Implement and operationalize the behavior management incentive program.
Review incident reports and notify the Movement Control and Communications Unit (MCCU) of incidents in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Coordinate the daily delivery of services to youth throughout the detention facility.
Assist with scheduling and assigning staff to maintain adequate operational coverage for direct care units and the facility.
Conduct individual and group conferences with Associate Youth Development Specialist-1 and Youth Development Specialists on agency policies and procedures, Safe Crisis Management techniques, youth behavioral and adjustment issues, and staff skills for observing, recording, and addressing concerning youth behaviors.
Prepare and submit reports, tasks, standards, and performance evaluations; review and process City Time in accordance with agency policy.
Assist the team in formulating youth care plans, prepare requisitions as necessary, and review requisitions, records, and reports submitted by subordinate staff.
Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to plan youth placement, safety, and service delivery; attend programming and special needs meetings.
Drive agency vehicles for youth transportation when required.
Act as a court representative or transportation coordinator when assigned.