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AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleAdvocacy Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $32.06 to $40.77 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Schenectady

Street Address 401 State Street

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Duties Description This position is with the Surrogate Decision-Making Committee (SDMC), overseen by Advocacy Specialist 3 (the Volunteer and Contractor Manager). SDMC is an alternative to the court system, providing personalized medical decision-making via panels of volunteers for qualifying individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health diagnoses.

The Volunteer Specialist will be actively involved in the oversight of volunteer panel members, provide SDMC proceeding administration, assist with training and development of educational materials, and serve as unit backup support for regional coordinator and intake functions.

Duties include, but may not be limited to:
• Manage volunteer activities including:
oManage database of volunteer information to maintain accurate contact information, and complete processes related to license verification, reappointment, and end of service.
o Review volunteer applications for eligibility, schedule interviews with applicants, and complete enrollment tasks.
o Assist with the development and delivery of trainings to provide ongoing learning opportunities to SDMC volunteers.
o Work with supervisor and Director on the maintenance and development of program materials reflective of all statutory obligations and SDMC regulations, such as manuals, handbooks, policy and procedures, and process documents.
o Assist with ongoing volunteer recruitment, identifying creative methods for expanding volunteer pool and participating in outreach events to reach targeted audiences.
• Schedule and administer SDMC proceedings (est. 20-40 per year).
• Assist with regional coordinator oversight, such as completing quality reviews and offering guidance to coordinators on hearing questions.
• Provide backup support for SDMC intake functions such as answering phone and email inquiries and logging SDMC cases into the SDMC database.
• Assist with other unit functions as identified.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Non-Competitive: a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, and two years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.

Substitution: a master’s degree in a human services field may substitute for one year of the general experience for all titles above. Four years of experience may also substitute for a bachelor’s degree for all titles above.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to independently manage projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong writing and communication skills and ability to clearly convey complex information.
• Experience scheduling and managing meetings.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, databases, Adobe products, and online meeting platforms such as Webex.
• Experience delivering trainings and building course material.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources / MC

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street Justice Center

161 Delaware Ave

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.