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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/22/23

Applications Due04/06/23

Vacancy ID126781

AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleAdvocacy Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

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

County Erie

Street Address 2630 North America Dr.

City West Seneca

StateNY

Zip Code14224

Minimum Qualifications CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:
One year of permanent service as an Advocacy Specialist 2;
OR
GENERAL PUBLIC:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field AND three years of experience as an advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health; OR A Master's degree in a human services field AND two years of experience as an advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.

Please note: Preference will be given to candidates currently serving, or who have served, in an Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18 position with the NYS Justice Center, NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, or NYS Office for the Aging.

Duties Description Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise 5 person team in regional office locations throughout the state.
• Provide technical assistance and develop processes and procedures necessary to promote and enhance the Individual and Family Support Unit and its functions.
• Manage the coordination of victim’s services during criminal cases and proceedings including direct assistance to individuals and families
• Modify processes as needed to enhance efficiency of response to family/individual concerns.
• Refer, coordinate and communicate with state oversight agencies when needed to facilitate responses to cases.
• Conduct outreach to parents, crime victim/law enforcement and self-advocacy groups.
• Supervise employees in the Individual and Family Support Unit, including Advocacy Specialist 2 staff within the Unit.
• Assist in the implementation of grant-funded programs in support of the unit.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources / JH

Telephone 518-549-0209

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics to jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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