Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleOffice Assistant 3 (Calculations) – Central Office;

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $59049 to $71719 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

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

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Job Specifics

Duties Description Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Office Assistant 3 (Calculations), Grade 14 positions in the Office of Financial Management, Community Budget and Financial Management (CBFM) Group. This position will report on and process all quarterly payments related to OMH local funding.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Orchestrate and supervise the processing of scheduled quarterly payments to over 750 mental health providers in accordance with the amounts budgeted in the Aid-to-Localities spending plan;
- Preparing of journal/revenue transfers for Medicaid reimbursements;
- Processing payments to other State agencies via MOU;
- Processing refunds of appropriation for bond repayments and provider overpayment recoveries;
- Review and audit of miscellaneous voucher payments, including Family Care payments, which must be turned around expeditiously;
- Process and reconcile payments for critical special projects, e.g., implementation of Managed Care, including Home and Community Based Services (HCBS);
- Ensuring subordinate staff are provided with the tools necessary to successfully perform tasks and enhance skills.

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

TRANSFER: Candidates must have permanent status as an Office Assistant 3 (Calculations), Grade 14, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments 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 Caitlin Hart

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

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 for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #228494 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.