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NY HELP Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Rehabilitation Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, P27200

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 11

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

Salary Range From $45494 to $58447 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Queens

Street Address Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

79-25 Winchester Blvd.

City Queens Village

State NY

Zip Code 11427

Duties Description Creedmoor Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Rehabilitation Assistant 1 to assist clinical professionals in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness. As a Rehabilitation Assistant 1, you will work under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Counselor or other professional staff and will focus on assisting clinical professionals in providing rehabilitation services including:• Interviewing and gathering information from individuals• Assisting in conducting assessments• Assisting in planning and conducting rehabilitation activities

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 Rehabilitation Assistant 1 if they have 1 year of experience assisting individuals with daily living skills, taking care of their personal needs, and ensuring a comfortable home environment.ORCandidates within State Service can be considered for a NY HELPS appointment if they meet promotion qualifications of one (1) year permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Direct Support Assistant, Direct Support Assistant (IRM), Direct Support Assistant (Manual Communications) [formerly known as Developmental Aide, Developmental Aide (IRM), Developmental Aide (Manual Communications)], Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Teaching Assistant, Training Aide, or in a language parenthetic in any of the above titles.ORCandidates from within State Service can be considered for 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.Please Note: After 2 years of satisfactory experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant 1, you will advance to the Rehabilitation Assistant 2, SG-14, without further examination.

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 programsBackground checks will be required.Additional Comments: There are two positions available. These positions are eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

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

Name Human Resources Specialist

Telephone

Fax 718-264-3627

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

79-25 Winchester Blvd.

City Queens Village

State NY

Zip Code 11427

Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdfThe 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.