Position Information

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AgencyState, Department of

TitleImmigrant Community Specialis 1 - Vacancy ID#168776

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address 123 William Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
Six years of experience in providing assistance to or helping constituents, clients or citizens understand and participate in public and private programs, one year of which must have been in human services and/or the attainment of United States citizenship.

Fluency in speaking, reading, writing and oral comprehension of an appropriate language is required. Candidates must be able to communicate at a native level of fluency and demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues and nuances. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of the required experience. A master’s degree may substitute for five years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience providing oversight to community-based organizations.

Duties Description DUTIES:
The Immigrant Community Specialist 1 duties in Office for New Americans will include but are not limited to the following:
• Monitor various contractual documents and prepare periodic compliance reports of unit activities for review.
• Ensures that procedures for providing services to target recipients are monitored and adjusted to ensure the smooth flow of work which will include thorough site visits.
• Respond to requests for information from new Americans, service providers, public officials, and the general public.
• May meet with individuals or groups to provide information and answer questions.
• Provide information on and referral of immigration issues including US citizenship and temporary assistance programs and services.
• Help develop partnerships across the ONA (Office for New Americans) network and state agencies and identify areas of growth for immigrant communities.
• Assist in the coordination of immigration workshops throughout New York State.
• Target outreach to new immigrant populations, based on most current census and resettlement data available.
• Provide ombudsman services to immigrants.
• Respond to constituent calls and letters regarding immigration matters and other concerns.
• Follow-up with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provide referrals to citizenship contract providers for legal immigration assistance.
• Direct legal assistance to immigrants to assist with their transition to life in the United States.
• Assist with services to immigrants and other new Americans with other agencies.
• Ensure the availability of social and economic assistance to new Americans and their families.
• Provide technical assistance and professional development opportunities for the organizations ONA is contracting with.
• Other duties as applicable.

Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Contact Information

Name Raelynn Creech

Telephone 5184742752

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Ave

Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.