Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyMental Health, Office of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleOffice Assistant 1 Spanish Language (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, Inwood Clinic, P25726

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade06

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $35177 to $43521 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 40

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 6 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 6 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit - Inwood Clinic

4941 Broadway, Lower Level

The city where the vacancy is located. City New York

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code10034

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

As an Office Assistant 1 Spanish Language, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:

• Data entry
• Maintaining files
• Answering phones
• Opening and sorting mail
• Scheduling meetings and interviews

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program. There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 Spanish Language position, but candidates–must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

OR

Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

In order to qualify for an Office Assistant 1 Spanish Language, you must pass a language proficiency examination.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

A background check will be required.

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.

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

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 212-795-0786

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.columbia.edu

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit

1051 Riverside Drive

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10032

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingIIndicate 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.

https://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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.