Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 2, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the non-competitive position of Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, G-23, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion. OMH’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) works to oversee both diversity and inclusion within OMH’s workforce and within all service delivery systems for the treatment of mental illness.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Collect data and reports, disseminate information, and provide feedback and recommendations to supervisor concerning the development of new service participant initiatives, policy implementation, and the expansion of agency initiatives as they relate to service participant services, cultural competence, and linguistic competence.
Promote the inclusion of people who are current and former users of mental health services in planning, policy implementation, program development, evaluation, monitoring, and related activities.
o Lead OMH workgroups (composed of service participants, providers, family members, county government staff, and the general public) and collaborate in Statewide initiatives to ensure that service participant cultural interests are represented.
o Coordinate with Psychiatric Center and Field Office staff to continue to incorporate cultural competence into Agency services.
Provide technical assistance in support of the provision of consultation and assistance to State facility staff, local government, and provider agency staff on methods for promoting service participant involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating mental health services.
Aid in the development and implementation of service participant support programs, initiatives, and training within the public mental health system by developing and facilitating cultural and linguistic competence training curriculum to staff and stakeholders at Psychiatric Centers and community-based programs. Evaluate training effectiveness and make suggestions for improvements.
o Convene focus groups, town meetings, work groups, and dialogues to gather feedback and direction from people who use services, and their families, on mental health related issues.
o Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to OMH staff, OMH contract vendors, and key community stakeholders in implementing service participant support projects and initiatives. Develop project proposals; develop outreach and engagement strategies to foster community buy-in; review and modify goals, timelines, strategic plans or deliverables.
o Advocate for service participants and provide expert advice, assistance, and training to ensure case management services include the provision of culturally relevant and inclusive outreach, intake, and mental health services.
Promote awareness of recovery, self-help, and empowerment by disseminating culturally appropriate information to service participants, providers, family members, county government and the general public.
Supervise subordinate staff. Plan work schedules and projects, train employees in work activities, review work activities and reports, assist staff in resolving problems, and prepare and submit required employee performance evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have seven years of qualifying experience in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion or human rights; OR one year of State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and
inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, or training position allocated at or above Grade 18.
Qualifying experience includes working with organizations concerned with equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs; or in recruiting, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members.
Substitutions: associate’s degree may substitute for two years; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.
Additional Comments Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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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Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #213604 in the subject line of your email when applying.
You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.