Occ. Code 8195850
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, M-1 |
8195850 |
DIRECTOR TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, M-3 |
8195900 |
New York State Department of Civil Service
Classification Standard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES
Positions in this series are responsible for administering all Transitional Services Programs in correctional facilities throughout New York State. Incumbents plan, organize, oversee implementation, monitor, and evaluate Transitional Services Programs; ensure compliance with all Department regulations and mandates and a standardization of evidence-based programming; and develop policies and procedures to govern the program to prepare individuals for successful reintegration into the community.
These positions are classified only at the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Main Office.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TRANSITIONAL SERVICES: one position class; assists with the development and management of the statewide Transitional Services Program at DOCCS.
DIRECTOR TRANSITIONAL SERVICES: one position class; director level; develops and directs the Statewide Transitional Services Program for DOCCS.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TRANSITIONAL SERVICES
Assists the Director in developing and managing a quality, Statewide Transitional Services Program.
Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures for the Departments Transitional Services activities.
Oversees the expansion of a successful model for Transitional Services Programs throughout New York State, providing technical assistance as required.
Supervises subordinate staff.
DIRECTOR TRANSITIONAL SERVICES
May perform all of the duties and responsibilities as the Assistant Director, Transitional Services.
Confers with facility executive staff concerning changes in policy and to discuss program needs.
Refers complex or sensitive issues with proposed solutions to the Assistant Commissioner for Program Services.
Acts as a liaison with State and federal agencies and community organizations concerning transitional services issues.
Oversees the implementation of a standard core curriculum at all Transitional Services Centers and reviews new programs proposed by Transitional Services staff.
Coordinates efforts with other program areas in the DOCCS to ensure effective program delivery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TRANSITIONAL SERVICES
Promotion: one year of permanent competitive service as a Supervising Correction Counselor (all parenthetics) or as a Correctional Services Guidance Specialist (all parenthetics).
DIRECTOR TRANSITIONAL SERVICES
Promotion: one year of permanent competitive service as Assistant Director Transitional Services.
Open Competitive: a bachelors degree and three years of professional level program experience in an adult correctional setting; one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. One year of this experience must also have involved responsibility for the administration of a facility pre-release/transitional services program.
Date: 7/18
NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.