Police
Youth Aide (At-Risk) (NY HELPS Program)
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$46,870 - $67,080
Annually
The Youth Aide is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing youth programs that support the Albany Police Department (APD). This position focuses on outreach, case management, and program coordination to engage at-risk youth and foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. The Youth Aide will work closely with APD’s Neighborhood Engagement Unit (NEU), support APD’s Anti-Violence Coordinator, as well as partner organizations, schools, and youth service providers, to ensure effective intervention and engagement strategies.
Department:
Police
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
Yes
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
(A) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree; OR
(B) An Associate’s degree in human services, criminal justice, or a related field and two (2) years of paid experience in case management and service delivery design.
Note:Flexible hours required, including evenings and weekends, according to program needs for after-hours and Saturday meetings with clients.