New York State Office of Mental Health · 1 day ago
Residential Program Specialist (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Olmstead SOCR, P26072
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $76K/yr
5+ years expNew York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Residential Program Specialist at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center to supervise and provide services to individuals with mental illness in a State Operated Community Residence. The role involves managing program services, advising residents on coping skills, and coordinating admission and discharge planning.
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Responsibilities
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 met
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience
A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience
A master's degree may substitute for five years of experience
A doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Candidates must be reachable on the current Residential Program Specialist eligible list
Candidates must 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
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
Candidates must have 1 year of permanent service as a Residential Program Assistant 2 including all language parenthetics
Benefits
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
Company
New York State Office of Mental Health
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers.
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