Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Program Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Permanent status as an Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 and interested in reassignment ~OR~ Reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 ~OR~ Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description The incumbent will be assigned to the Bureau of Housing Services and will:
• Independently manage a Contract Portfolio of voluntary agencies that operate OASAS’ eight housing initiatives/brands.
• Be responsible for sustaining and assisting OASAS’ contracted Providers by acquiring and maintaining a full understanding of housing related federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Provide start-up technical assistance and on-going program assistance to OASAS’ housing Providers via, but not limited to, on-site program visits, required agency attendance to forums/meetings at OASAS offices, teleconference meetings, and email communication.
• Travel to Provider agency sites, tenant apartment building units, and regional stakeholder offices/meetings as required.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with federal, state and local governmental agencies, including (but not limited to) Departments of Health and/or Mental Hygiene, NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, NYS Homes and Community Renewal, and NYS Department of Health.
• Assist in the development of supportive Housing Requests For Proposals (RFP), and when indicated, reviewing and scoring housing program proposals.
• Participate in the Housing Bureau’s Quarterly Provider Meetings. This would include the development and independent presentation of issues, concerns, updates, and new innovations germane to the provision of permanent supportive housing and services.
• Promote and support OASAS’ Recovery Oriented System of Care, as well as the Housing Bureau’s agenda to reduce and end homelessness for those individuals and families effected by substance use disorders.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Anneke Horan, Human Resources Specialist 2
Email Address Anneke.Horan@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
1450 Western Avenue
Notes on ApplyingIF INTERESTED, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT RESUME AND COVER LETTER.
**Please provide your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER for verification of transfer eligibility.