Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Program Specialist 1 (Prevention and Problem Gambling)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45617 to $76387 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Permanent status as an Addictions Program Specialist 1 (G-18) and interested in reassignment; OR reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible lists for Addictions Program Specialist 1, G-18 OR Addictions Program Specialist Trainee OR eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR Qualify for Provisional appointment as described below.
Provisional Qualifications:
To qualify for provisional appointment, candidate must have a bachelor’s degree AND
Either 1. two years of professional clinical* or professional administrative experience** in a public or private agency/program which directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency
Or 2. a master’s degree in community mental health, counseling, mental health counseling, education, human services, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, or sociology and one year of professional clinical* or professional administrative experience ** in a public or private agency/program which directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency.
*Professional clinical experience for this examination is defined as the care, treatment, or instruction of patients in the disciplines of addictions counseling, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or as a physician’s assistant.
**Professional administrative experience for this examination is defined as experience in the fields of personnel management, employee relations, budgeting, fiscal and business administration, or administrative planning and analysis. Experience must be focused on the planning, developing, oversight, coordination, or operation of programs.
NOTE: We unfortunately cannot use PCO/PATT scores to appoint candidates to this position.
Duties Description Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Monitor and update Division of Prevention and Problem Gambling Services website, Division mailboxes and prevention related requests
• Enhance and monitor Prevention webpages to include problem gambling prevention strategies and website development
• Assist with development, monitoring, and implementation of public awareness campaigns for substance use and problem gambling prevention services
• Assist in substance use and problem gambling prevention providers’ efforts to achieve community goals, implement workplans, and deliver prevention services
• Coordinate receipt of Division reports from funded vendors
• Review invoices for accuracy and submit for approval
• Other related duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Salary Range:
Grade 18 - $60,069 – $76,387
Trainee 1 - $45,617 - $58,374
Trainee 2 - $48,237 - $61,575
(2-year traineeship leading to a Grade 18)
Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.
Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Anneke Horan, Human Resources Specialist 2
Email Address Recruitment@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 TO RECRUITMENT@OASAS.NY.GOV . Please reference the title of this position as well as Vacancy ID number in your reply.
**If Current or Previous NYS Employee, please provide your social security number for verification of eligibility.**