Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/22/25
Applications Due: 06/05/25
Vacancy ID: 188556
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResidential Program Assistant 2, (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, Seneca Falls, P26174
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade13
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $57413 to $69061 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Evening shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 3 PM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Seneca
Street Address Elmira Psychiatric Center - Seneca Falls Community Residence
2197 Route 89
City Seneca Falls
StateNY
Zip Code13148
Job Specifics
Duties Description As a Rehabilitation Assistant 2, you will work under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Counselor or other professional staff and will focus on assisting clinical professionals in providing rehabilitation services including:
• Interviewing and gathering information from individuals
• Assisting in conducting assessments
• Assisting in planning and conducting rehabilitation activities
Minimum Qualifications Elmira Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Rehabilitation Assistant 2 to assist clinical professionals in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.
Provisional Opportunity: Candidates must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one month of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Developmental Aide, Developmental Aide (IRM), Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, Secure Care Treatment Aide, Teaching Assistant, Training Aide, or in a language parenthetic in any of the above titles. If you have one month of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a traineeship in one of these titles, you may also qualify.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 607-737-4722
Email Address elmirapc@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Elmira Psychiatric Center,
100 Washington Street
City Elmira
State NY
Zip Code 14902
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials:
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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.
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