Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleTraining Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene) (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P27204

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address Manhattan Psychiatric Center

102 Rivers Edge Road

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10035

Job Specifics

Duties Description Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission-accredited facility, is recruiting a Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene) to join its Training and Education Department.

About MPC:
MPC is a comprehensive, community-based mental health facility serving individuals who are 18 years or older, from the Manhattan and Greater NYC Region. MPC’s focus on evidence-based, person-centered, and culturally sensitive treatment helps their patients achieve their recovery goals.
If you would like to join MPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave
• New York State Retirement programs
• Free employee shuttle from 125th Street over the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to MPC’s campus on Randall’s Island

As a Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), you will develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and abilities of the staff at MPC, including:
• Developing and delivering engaging training programs for all MPC staff, including those working in outpatient/community settings.
• Identifying training needs through review of current programs and developing new programs in collaboration with managers and supervisors.
• Designing course materials and coordinating training program logistics to ensure training programs are delivered effectively.
• Facilitating training programs and evaluating their impact on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of staff through feedback and reports.
• Managing training systems and records, including data entry and reporting in the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS).
• Communicating upcoming learning opportunities to MPC staff.
• Scheduling and coordinating New Employee Orientation.

Minimum Qualifications Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene) minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and
• 2 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: 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 Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene and to be advanced to the full performance level, Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 2 year traineeship.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene and to be advanced to the full performance level, Trainee Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 2 year traineeship.

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.

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

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.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

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.
Background checks are required.

Additional Comments:

Schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with pass days of Saturday/Sunday.

This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 646-766-4380

Email Address mk.hr@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Manhattan Psychiatric Center

102 Rivers Edge Road

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10035

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate 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.

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