Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyDomestic Violence, Office for the Prevention of

TitleGender Violence Prevention Specialist 1 - VID 181948

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position is in the Bureau of External Affairs and reports to the Gender Violence Prevention Specialist 2 within the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Develop curriculum, training materials, and guidance documents for Public Assistance (PA) staff on the elimination of the credibility assessment and the use of a newly created screening tool.
• Develop updated curriculum, training materials, and guidance documents for PA staff on survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices when interacting with survivors of gender-based violence.
• Provide continued training and technical assistance to PA staff on the elimination of the credibility assessment and the use of a newly created screening tool.
• Provide continued training and technical assistance to PA staff on survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices when interacting with survivors of gender-based violence.
• Assist with the work and extend learnings of the Safe Access for Victims’ Economic Security (SAVES) grant as needed throughout the Public Assistance system.
• Facilitate collaboration between local Public Assistance programs and gender-based violence service providers to make appropriate referrals when an applicant is identified as a survivor of gender-based violence.
• Conduct research through coordination with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to develop policy recommendations for social services systems.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience* in the provision of domestic or gender-based violence prevention services; the provision of human services, training and education, government, social justice or gender-based advocacy services; or public policy research and development.

*Substitutions: A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; or a Ph.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 20%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: OPDV employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting; however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.

New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.