Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleTraining Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene)/Trainee Specialist Trainee (Mental Hygiene) (NY HELPS), Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (STARC) - Oakview, Marcy, P27519

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Oneida

Street Address Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Oakview

9005 Old River Road

City Marcy

StateNY

Zip Code13403

Job Specifics

Duties Description STARC is recruiting a Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene to develop and present training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of facility staff. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene you will work in the Education and Training Department and your duties will include:
• Developing and presenting trainings to facility staff.
• Assisting program managers and supervisors in developing training programs that will optimize performance.
• Monitoring training requirements and deadlines.
• Maintaining web-based learning management system including entering completed training and running reports.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene if they have 6 years of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.

Substitution:
-Associate Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
-Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience
-Master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience
-Doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene if they have 4 years of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.

Substitution:
-Associate Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
-Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience
-Master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience
-Doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

To be advanced to the full performance level, Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Training Specialist Trainee 2 Mental Hygiene if they have 5 years of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.

Substitution:
-Associate Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
-Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience
-Master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience
-Doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

To be advanced to the full performance level, Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 1 year of the traineeship.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene and to be advanced to the full performance level, Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene and to be advanced to the full performance level, Trainee Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

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.

Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene: NS=SG-14, $53764
Training Specialist Trainee 2 Mental Hygiene: NS=SG-16, $59,994
Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene: SG-18, $66,951

In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 315-714-6240

Email Address starc-personnel@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Oakview

PO Box 300

City Marcy

State NY

Zip Code 13403

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

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.