Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/18/25
Applications Due: 08/01/25
Vacancy ID: 192727
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleSupport Services Assistant
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade05
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $34312 to $42565 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision - Office of Victim Assistance
1220 Washington Ave, Building 4
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12226
Job Specifics
Duties Description Support Services Assistant positions are established as a reasonable accommodation to assist an individual State employee with disabilities in performing their duties. Duties and work schedule are tailored to meet the needs of the employee being assisted. The specific duties depend on the needs of the employee being assisted.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Reads written materials aloud or reads silently and then summarizes the contents. The nature of the written materials varies according to the work of the employee being assisted and may include technical or legal terminology and may be confidential;
• Types information from PDF files, emails, and other non-accessible electronic formats into Word format so that the Braille reader can translate needed information.
• Assists in the preparation of written materials;
• Attends meetings, takes notes and secures printed materials on information that would be otherwise inaccessible for the employee being assisted;
• Receives and places phone calls;
• As needed, travels with the employee and assists in on-site work, including:
o Data entry into various computer programs;
o Filing including sorting, locating and returning files;
o Learning new computer systems as needed;
o Performing other routine clerical duties as assigned;
o Delivering files and worksheets as needed;
o Escorting the employee who needs assistance to meeting as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications: a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred minimum qualifications: candidates must be able to read, write and communicate in English, and follow instructions.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Melissa Celeone
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Melissa.Celeone@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
1220 Washington Avenue, Building 4
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
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