Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleTraining Specialist Trainee 1 MH (NYHELPS)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $510136 to $84306 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address Taconic DDSOO

25 Center Circle

City Wassaic

StateNY

Zip Code12592

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Qualifications: Candidates must currently be a permanent Human Resources Specialist 1 OR be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list.
OR
Transfer Qualifications: Candidate must have one-year permanent service in a title designated as 52.6 transfer eligible. 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/
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For Trainee 1, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree.

For Trainee 2, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree AND either:
one year of professional experience**; OR
a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled**
***Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.
** Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.
**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.
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.


55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

Duties Description The Training Specialist 1 (MH) presents training programs to improve on-the-job knowledge of skills and abilities of employees to better enable them to carry out the agency mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the state. The TS1 (MH) will develop and deliver training programs in our current environment; both in person and virtual classrooms.



PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Presents specific training courses in the agency’s training program.

• Attain certification as a certified instructor in the agency’s 3 levels of crisis intervention and prevention courses (PROMOTE).
• Attain certification as First Aid/CPR AED Instructor and become certified to do fit testing.
• Identifies and assesses specific training needs by reviewing agency programs and by discussing staff and program requirements with program managers.
• Presents training courses in New Employee Orientation (NEO) and annual required training by obtaining outside instructors or personally conducting course and selecting audiovisual teaching aides.
• Must be able to facilitate online learning courses, experience utilizing WebEx, TEAMS, or other distance learning platforms.
• Evaluates training courses using questionnaires, review of work reports or supervisory evaluation.
• Disseminates training announcements and information concerning educational opportunities.
• Informs program managers and supervisors in developing on-the-job training programs.
• Reviews on-the-job training programs with supervisors for relevance.
• Support the Developmental Assistant 1 traineeship program and ongoing supervisory training.

Additional Comments The position may be filled as a two-year Traineeship. An appointment may be made at the Training Specialist - MH Trainee 1 level equated to SG-13, ($49,363) or Training Specialist - MH Trainee 2 level equated to SG-14, ($52,198) or at the full performance level of Training Specialist 1-MH SG-18 ($65,001). Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Training Specialist 1 SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.
*Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,650 will be added to job rate at each level.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will begin and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms
NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
- Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
- Voluntary pre-tax savings programs: such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care -Advantage Account, which offers employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is a confidential assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
- Life insurance and Disability insurance
- The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan, which is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salary for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
- Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage
- Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
- Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Retirement
- Participate in the NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement system in the nation.
Professional Development and Education and Training
- NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

Telecommuting
- Candidates interested in telecommuting are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines and MAY be allowed to telecommute up to 5 days day per pay period dependent upon operational needs.

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

Contact Information

Name OPWDD Taconic

Telephone 845-877-6821 ext. 3367

Fax 845-877-3851

Email Address opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Human Resources Taconic DDSOO

25 Center Circle

City Wassaic

State NY

Zip Code 12592

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resume to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to include the vacancy number and position title of this announcement on your resume.
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