Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/27/26
Applications Due: 08/11/26
Vacancy ID: 220698
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleNutrition Services Administrator 1, Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center, P27617
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade20
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $74193 to $94121 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Rockland
Street Address Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center
2 First Avenue
City Orangeburg
StateNY
Zip Code10962
Job Specifics
Duties Description Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Nutrition Services Administrator 1 to oversee, manage, and administer their food, nutrition, and dietetic programs. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As a Nutrition Services Administrator 1, you will oversee the Nutrition Services Department to ensure the nutritional health and well-being of individuals with mental illness including:
• Developing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring nutrition program policies and procedures.
• Planning and directing food preparation and service.
• Conducts and supervises the inspection of food preparation, service areas, and meals.
• Supervising dietitians and other food and nutrition staff.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Nutrition Services Administrator 1 if they have:
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or certification in Dietetics-Nutrition by the New York State Education Department, and
• 2 years post-registration/certification professional administrative experience in a food or nutrition program, 1 year of which much have been at a supervisory level.
OR
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Nutrition Services Administrator 1 eligible list.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered 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.
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 Nutrition Services Administrator 1 at Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center. 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 Nutrition Services Administrator 1 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Dietitian 2.
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
This position is eligible for Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.
Background checks will be required.
NOTE:
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and are required to become a Medicare Provider and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 845-680-5582
Email Address rocklandcpc-jobs@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
2 First Avenue
City Orangeburg
State NY
Zip Code 10962
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://www.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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