Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleTemporary Assistance Specialist 1 RIS or Trainee 1 or 2 RIS (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address Bureau of Refugee Services

317 Lenox Avenue

City Harlem

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Trainee 1: A bachelor’s or higher degree.

Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience assessing or determining refugees and immigrants’ eligibility for programs to assist with assimilation, economic self-sufficiency or other needs; designing and developing plans or proposals; and implementing and evaluating programs to assist refugees and immigrants with assimilation, economic self-sufficiency, or other needs; designing and developing plans, proposals and/or implementing and evaluating programs designed to assist refugees and/or immigrants in assimilating in the United States, achieving self-sufficiency and/or addressing other specialist needs; or providing human services to refugees and immigrants to assist in gaining and retaining employment, language skills, housing, or medical care.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's, or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

For the Full Performance Level: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience assessing or determining refugees and immigrants’ eligibility for programs to assist with assimilation, economic self-sufficiency or other needs; designing and developing plans or proposals; and implementing and evaluating programs to assist refugees and immigrants with assimilation, economic self-sufficiency, or other needs; designing and developing plans, proposals and/or implementing and evaluating programs designed to assist refugees and/or immigrants in assimilating in the United States, achieving self-sufficiency and/or addressing other specialist needs; or providing human services to refugees and immigrants to assist in gaining and retaining employment, language skills, housing, or medical care.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's, or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

OR

55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Harlem.

Duties Description Reporting to a Temporary Assistance Specialist 2 (RIS), the Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 (RIS) will assist the Human Trafficking Program in the Bureau of Refugee Services in compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data and drafting required reports.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Maintain Confirmation Database, identify issues and ensure data integrity, and produce statistics and reporting as needed,

• Maintain Human Trafficking Liaison Contact list and Database, identify issues and ensure data integrity, and produce statistics and reporting as needed,

• Collect and analyze data for annual Interagency Taskforce Report, including agency submissions, applicable Welfare Management System data, and Office of Trafficking in Persons Federal Certification Reporting, and other data collection systems and tools;

• Draft required reports, including Interagency Taskforce Annual Report and Confirmation Statistics;

• Collaborate and facilitate data gathering from various sources, including Bureau staff, other divisions within OTDA, other state agencies and entities, federal partners, and taskforces and providers as necessary;

• Collect, interpret, and analyze data, summarize results, and create written reports from various sources for audits and, as needed,

• Perform data extraction, aggregation, and quality checks in support of trend identification and root cause analysis;

• Summarize results and create written reports;

• Maintain processes of data collection;

• Maintain processes, policies, and protocols of accurate and utile data collection;

• Produce other written documents such as letters, e-mails, templates, and memorandums;

• Complete special projects as assigned and attend meetings to represent the Bureau as required;

• Backup and support for Program Managers as needed, including state procurement process for contracts; develop new contracts and amend continuing contracts as needed; monitor program and contract performance; provide assistance and guidance to contractors, manage non-contract Special Initiatives;

• Travel statewide.

Additional Comments A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. These positions may require up to 30% travel.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24259NY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

• $ 52,198 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-14)
• $ 58,247 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-16)
• $ 65,001 (Full Performance level SG-18)

This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

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

Contact Information

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24259SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.