Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Program Specialist 2 - Albany (Harm Reduction)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $81705 to $103350 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional clinical or professional administrative harm reduction experience OR seven (7) years of harm reduction experience in a public or private agency/program, with significant work or lived experience in the areas of substance use, sex work, and/or HIV and HCV prevention. One (1) year of experience which must have been at a supervisory level. Skills in the areas of safer injection and safer drug use techniques and overdose prevention, HIV and HCV prevention and treatment preferred. Experience must also include a minimum of two (2) years in one or more of the following program areas: development or management of a harm reduction program; reviewing and monitoring of program operations for compliance.
A master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of qualifying professional experience. A Ph.D. may be substituted for two (2) years of qualifying professional experience.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Addictions Program Specialist 4 (Harm Reduction) for the Division of Harm Reduction, the Addictions Program Specialist 2 (Harm Reduction) duties are, but not limited to:
• Serves as an advanced performance level and/or first supervisory level
• Independently performs a wide range of activities to support harm reduction services
• Serves as a technical expert in harm reduction
• Provides education, training, and guidance to OASAS providers on harm reduction
• Reviews/prepares/monitors narrative and data reports
• Monitors Harm Reduction Project outcomes, assesses program performance, monitors program outcomes and quality improvement activities
• Tracks/monitors harm reduction supplies distribution projects (i.e. naloxone and drug test strips)
• Assists in the development and monitoring of OASAS Harm Reduction services
• Develops new or revised harm reduction programs, policies, or procedures
• Develop procedures for implementation of agency policies and procedures
• Investigates program or service complaints
• Handles the more complex programs and local governmental units
• Participates in various meetings and forums to ensure all harm reduction services are addressed appropriately and in required timeframes
• Maintains communication with funded organizations regarding program requirements
• Coordinates with local government officials and local providers to resolve problems with existing programs and/or discuss new services
• May work independently or supervise/function as a team leader in field assignments
• May supervise Addiction Program Specialist 1 (Harm Reduction)
*Some travel required – approximately 20%
Additional Comments Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.
Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bureau of Human Resources Management
Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
1450 Western Avenue
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume in Word or PDF format to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov with reference code EM/APS2HR/01022/HarmReduction/Albany. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed. Please clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.