Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/01/24
Applications Due: 05/30/24
Vacancy ID: 155124
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResidential Program Assistant 2, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P24681
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade13
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $50347 to $61330 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Evening shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 3 PM
To 11 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Kings
Street Address Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
681 Clarkson Avenue
City Brooklyn
StateNY
Zip Code11203
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Individuals who have one year of permanent service as a Residential Program Assistant 2 OR who are eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of this position are eligible to apply.
Provisional Opportunity: Candidates must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one month of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Developmental Aide, Developmental Aide (IRM), Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, Secure Care Treatment Aide, Teaching Assistant, Training Aide, or in a language parenthetic in any of the above titles. If you have one month of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a traineeship in one of these titles, you may also qualify.
Duties Description Residential Program Assistants perform a variety of tasks related to oversight of care and maintenance of a safety and therapeutic living environment for adults diagnosed with mental illness. Duties include but are not limited to:
-Supervise Mental Hhealth Therapy Aides and other lower-level direct-care staff
-Provide support and direct to residents by demonstrating effective household management techniques
-Perform administrative tasks, as assigned
-Oversee Medication Administration
-Coordinate and supervise community outings, including arranging transportation and assigning staff to accompany residents, as needed.
-Maintain Safety of residence
Additional Comments Background Investigation/Justice Center Review:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $3,400.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 718-221-7345
Email Address omh.sm.kbpc.kingsboro.hr@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
681 Clarkson Avenue
City Brooklyn
State NY
Zip Code 11203
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials:
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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