Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Hygiene Staff Development Specialist 2, Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Oakview, Marcy, P25926
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $66634 Annually
Duties Description As a Mental Hygiene Staff Development Specialist 2, you would assist higher-level specialists in planning, organizing, and presenting institution and community-based training programs designed to improve the knowledge and abilities of those responsible for care, program, treatment, and well-being of individuals with mental disabilities in various mental hygiene settings. You would directly participate in training programs, gather data to support the development and organization of training programs, identify training needs, and conduct informational sessions concerning training available.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list for the title; OR have one year of permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
OR
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT
In the event that there is no eligible list, candidates who meet the following qualifications may be provisionally appointed:
Open to Current State Employees
You must be a qualified employee of New York State AND have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Mental Hygiene Staff Development Specialist 1;
OR
Open to the Public
Candidates must have one year of experience in the preparation and delivery of in-classroom training in a mental hygiene setting. A mental hygiene setting is defined as serving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
You may substitute a bachelor’s degree in a human services field for the one year of experience provisionally appointed to this position. The human services field includes disciplines related to the following: addiction studies, child and family studies, communication, communication disorders, community health, medicine, education, gerontology, health administration, human services, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, recreation therapy, creative arts therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social.
Candidates appointed provisionally must take and pass the next available Civil Service exam used to fill this position. Candidates appointed provisionally must receive a score that is reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who are disqualified or who do not receive a reachable score may not be retained.
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address starc-personnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Secure Treatment and Rehabilitaion Center
PO Box 300
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. 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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.