Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Program Specialist 4 (Harm Reduction)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $100761 to $124107 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of professional clinical or professional administrative harm reduction experience OR nine (9) years of harm reduction experience in a public or private agency/program, with significant work or lived experience in the areas of substance use, sex work, and/or HIV and HCV prevention. Two (2) years of experience which must have been at a supervisory level. Skills in the areas of safer injection and safer drug use techniques and overdose prevention, HIV and HCV prevention and treatment preferred. Experience must also include a minimum of three (3) years in developing, managing, and/or monitoring compliance of harm reduction programs geared to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), HIV or HCV, and/or engaged in sex work.
A master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of qualifying professional experience. A Ph.D. may be substituted for two (2) years of qualifying professional experience.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Associate Commissioner for the Division of Harm Reduction, the Addictions Program Specialist 4 (Harm Reduction) is responsible for harm reduction program activities. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Supervises and directs the activities of Addictions Program Specialist 1-2 (Harm Reduction) and other assigned staff
• Directs day-to-day operations for the program
• Serves as an agency expert in harm reduction
• Functions with a great deal of independence in drafting, developing, implementing, and monitoring harm reduction policies, plans, projects, procedures, and services
• Develops, reviews, and provides oversight of monitoring, narrative and data reports
• Develops new harm reduction initiatives
• Develops and provides education, training, and guidance to OASAS providers and community on harm reduction
• Oversees and assesses Harm Reduction Project outcomes, program performance, program outcomes, and quality improvement activities
• Maintains communication with funded organizations regarding program requirements
• Communicates with local government officials and local providers to resolve problems and/or discuss new services
• Represents OASAS at various intra/inter-agency or external meetings and forums to ensure all harm reduction services are addressed appropriately and in required timeframes
• Serves as an assistant division director
*Some travel required – approximately 20%
Additional Comments 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.
Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bureau of Human Resources Management
Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
1450 Western Avenue
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume in Word or PDF format to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov with reference code EM/APS4HR/01021/HarmReduction. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed. Please clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.