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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/17/25

Applications Due12/15/25

Vacancy ID202759

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleTraining Specialist 2 Mental Hygiene (NY HELPS), Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Oakview, P27371

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (STARC) - Oakview

9005 Old River Road

City Marcy

StateNY

Zip Code13403

Duties Description STARC - Oakview is recruiting a Training Specialist 2 Mental Hygiene to lead the development of training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of facility staff. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Training Specialist 2 Mental Hygiene you will work in the Education and Training Department and your duties will include:
• Leading the planning, organization, and delivery of agency training;
• Overseeing the development of curricula by lower level staff
• Supervising lower level training specialists, paraprofessional and support staff.
• Developing new training initiatives and modifying existing programs based on assessment of program needs
• Evaluating training
• Acting as the organization’s consultant to internal and external programs

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Training Specialist 2 Mental Hygiene if they have:
• 7 years of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.
Substitution: an associates degree can substitute for 2 years general experience, a bachelor's degree can substitute for 4 years general experience, a Master's degree can substitute for 5 years general experience, a Juris Doctor, master's, or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

OR
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Training Specialist 2 Mental Hygiene eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.

OR

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Training Specialist 2 Mental Hygiene at STARC. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.

The promotion field for the Training Specialist 2 Mental Hygiene position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as an Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene.

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.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 315-714-6240

Email Address starc-personnel@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Oakview

PO Box 300

City Marcy

State NY

Zip Code 13403

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

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.

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