NEW YORK (PIX11) — If you are looking for a job, the New York City Administration for Children’s Services is hiring!

The department is hosting a series of hiring events to fill positions that do not require a college degree.

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Conditional job offers may be given on the spot.

The Administration of Children’s Services is hiring youth development specialists. The starting salary is $55,075, with annual increases.

Job duties include serving as a role model, mentor, and guide for youth in detention services, and supporting them in their efforts to develop new social, academic, and vocational skills and interests.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and one year of full-time experience working with individuals ages 10 to 24 in youth development, athletic programs, or in a community, educational, or institutional setting or program performing recreational, detention, vocational, peer mentoring, or anti-violence work.

Applicants must submit a form online. Only selected candidates will be contacted with details about the hiring event location and time.

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