Residential Program Specialist, (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center,

NY HELP YesAgency Mental Health, Office ofTitle Residential Program Specialist, (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P25577Occupational Category Health Care, Human / Social ServicesSalary Grade 16Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $58247 to $74136 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 40WorkdayFrom 6 AMTo 6 PMFlextime allowed?

NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty ErieStreet Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center400 Forest AvenueCity BuffaloState NYZip Code 14213Minimum Qualifications Buffalo Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Residential Program Specialist to supervise and provide services to individuals with mental illness who live in a State Operated Community Residence (SOCR).

Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.Minimum Qualifications : Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Residential Program Specialist if they have 5 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness.

Substitution Associate’s degree can substitute for 2 years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for 4 years of specialized experience;

master’s degree in a related field can substitute for 5 years of specialized experience.ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Residential Program Specialist eligible list.

ORCandidates within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position 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.ORIn accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Residential Program Specialist at Buffalo Psychiatric Center.

Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.

The promotion field for the Residential Program Specialist position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Residential Program Assistant 2 including all language parenthetics.

Duties Description As a Residential Program Specialist, you will assist in the management and administration of the SOCR, including :

• Providing and monitoring residential program services
• Advising residents how to use appropriate coping and living skills to assist in their recovery
• Reviewing and coordinating resident admission and discharge planning program
• Scheduling resident activities and supervision to ensure appropriate staffing levels are metAdditional 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 programsBackground checks will be required.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human ResourcesTelephoneFax 716-816-2554Email Address [email protected] Buffalo Psychiatric Center400 Forest AvenueCity BuffaloState NYZip Code 14213Notes on Applying Please 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 resume and other application materials via fax, or e-mail the Human Resources email address noted above.

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.