Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 02/01/23
Applications Due: 06/26/23
Vacancy ID: 123216

Position Information

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleRehabilitation Assistant 2, Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - STARC, Bridgeview, P23372

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $49202 to $62806 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County St Lawrence

Street Address Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Bridgeview

1 Chimney Point Drive

City Ogdensburg

StateNY

Zip Code13669

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the current Paraprofessional Careers in Mental Hygiene eligible list. After two years of satisfactory experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant 1, SG-11, the appointee will advance to a Rehabilitation Assistant 2 without further examination.

OR

Candidates must have permanent competitive status as a Rehabilitation Assistant 2 Grade 14 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description Rehabilitation Assistants 2 are second-level paraprofessionals who assist in the vocational and social rehabilitation of clients. They conduct preliminary evaluations of clients' potential and existing capacities and interests, assess clients' ability to follow directions and work with peers and supervisors to plan and conduct individual and group rehabilitation programs.

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.

Rehabilitation Assistant 1 / SG-11 / $41,634 - $53,490
Rehabilitation Assistant 2 / SG-14 / $49,202 - $$62,806

OMH hospital employees must be fully vaccinated or willing to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not start working until two weeks after their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Specialist

Telephone

Fax 315-765-3369

Email Address starc-personnel@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center

PO Box 300

City Marcy

State NY

Zip Code 13403

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

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.