The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

DOC seeks to recruit an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Counselor who would be assigned to the Counseling Services Unit within the Division of Programs and Community Partnerships. Under direction of the Executive Director, Deputy Directors, and Program Managers assigned to the Counseling Services Unit, this team member will provide for children’s basic needs while incarcerated parents (who reside in the onsite Nursery) are not available. When the ECE Counselor is not scheduled in the Nursery, they will provide behavior modification programming to individuals in custody on a variety of topics from life skills to parenting. This programming will be led in group and individual formats. Additional typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:

- Provide basic care for children which includes feeding, grooming, and changing diapers.
- Develop age-appropriate socialization skills in children, and support parent-child bonding.
- Use various learning methods, such as stories, games, drawing, and movement activities with children.
- Daily interaction with persons in custody on assigned housing units for extended periods of time
- Implementation of rehabilitative and behavioral modification programs and services
- Coordination of daily living activities
- Enforce behavioral modification program and facility rules
- Actively participate and facilitate individual and group treatment activities
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Work in a multidisciplinary team with uniformed correctional staff and providers to achieve rehabilitative program goals
- Prepare reports and document treatment progress, group interaction, and positive behavior
- Recommend modifications to treatment plans
- Mentor and intervene with individuals exhibiting behavioral problems
- Assist with deescalating conflicts and manage non-compliance with program rules
- Encourage individuals to have positive interactions, behaviors, attitudes, ethics, and morals
- Motivate individuals to maintain general sanitation and hygienic living quarters
- Respond alongside uniformed correctional staff to manage incidents in designated housing areas to ensure safety and security
- Perform related duties as assigned.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

- Proven experience as a Child Care or Daycare Teacher - Knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods - Willingness to complete trainings and maintain up-to-date with requirements associated with the Child Care. - Certification in first aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of correctional staff. - Ability to exercise independent judgment, prepare written reports and documents. - Knowledge of human development and behavior, counseling techniques, behavior modification and intervention techniques. - Ability to mentor and provide positive interaction, guidance, and leadership to people in custody. - Excellent writing, communication, inter-personal, analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. 55A candidates are encouraged to apply.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.