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 Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Albany

Street Address Bureau of Refugee Services

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

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 Albany.

Duties Description Reporting to a Temporary Assistance Specialist 2 (RIS), the Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 (RIS) will assist the Bureau of Refugee Services in directing resources to local contracted agencies to provide assistance to refugees and their families with employment and support services towards early economic and social self-sufficiency, to assure foster care for unaccompanied refugee minors, to assist victims of human trafficking, and to help repatriated U.S. citizens arrive home safely from abroad.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage the state procurement process, including developing and distributing Requests for Proposals and the subsequent proposal review process using the Statewide Financial System;

• Develop new contracts and amend continuing contracts as needed;

• Engage in planning meetings;

• Engage with other divisions within OTDA and other state agencies as necessary;

• Review and process claims for payment;

• Monitor program and contractor performance;

• Prepare written reports summarizing the results of monitoring;

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

• Participate in the development of new programs and policies;

• Participate in the analysis of state and federal policies to ensure proper direction is provided to contractors;

• Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to contractors and other stakeholders;

• Coordinate activities involving internal and external auditors/investigators when necessary;

• Perform various tasks involving data collection and analysis using the Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) Information Network client data system and other data collection systems and tools;

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

• Travel statewide including to NYC and Long Island to conduct monitoring visits and attend meetings.

Additional Comments Contingent permanent appointments 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.

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 #24283NY. 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 #24283SNY. 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.