Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleProgram Aide, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $53413 to $55077 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

75 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Program Aide, G-13, position in the Division of Forensic Services (DFS), Bureau of Sex Offender Evaluation and Community Treatment / Strict and Intensive Supervision Treatment Unit (SIST). The SIST Unit was created to manage OMH’s statutory obligations under MHL Article 10. Specifically, the SIST Unit conducts court ordered investigations regarding the suitability of SIST for clients, establishes community treatment plans and secures needed services, and oversees the holistic management and treatment of individuals court ordered to the community under SIST. Most of the work and deadlines for the unit are generated by the courts and the tasks are directly tied to public safety.

The Program Aide will provide para-professional administrative support to the SIST Director, SIST Assistant Director and SIST Compliance Liaisons. The incumbent will oversee the monitoring, processing, and distribution of all legal SIST documents/court orders and will schedule and coordinate immediate psychiatric evaluations for those SIST clients who have violated their SIST conditions, as required by MHL Article 10. The Program Aide will also oversee all of the SIST treatment provider invoices to ensure that all invoices are received, providers are billing OMH appropriately, and that the provider is up-to-date with any reports and/or assessments on those individuals who have been released to the community prior to the provider being paid. Relatedly, the Program Aide will oversee the SIST budget, ensuring that invoices are within spending plan allocations and fiscal projections are prepared annually. The incumbent will also be responsible for securing transportation for SIST clients as well as paying for and reconciling all transportation costs for mandated sex offender treatment for indigent SIST clients.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position.

Candidates must have permanent service as a Program Aide, Grade 13, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the Grade 13 level.

Additional Comments The Division of Forensic Services is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Jenna Hart

Telephone

Fax 5184863897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office Of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #191558 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.