What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions Program Specialist 2 (ATAR - Treatment) (NYS HELPS) position at Addiction Services and Supports, Office of?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Addictions Program Specialist 2 will collaborate with Division staff, Regional Office, and internal and external stakeholders to enhance the youth/young adult treatment system and provision of integrated outpatient services in New York State. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Assist leadership to coordinate and oversee initiatives and policy development related to the advancement of youth and young adult services and expansion of regional capacity for OASAS clinical services throughout the State.• Provide technical assistance to youth/young adult and outpatient treatment providers. • Assist with developing procedures for implementation of agency policies and evidence-based practices; create training and technical assistance toolkits to support initiatives and advance clinical skills. • Track quality-of-care metrics for programs in partnership with other Bureau and Division staff.• Work collaboratively with the Division of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement on provider concerns.• Contribute to the development, implementation, and day-to-day maintenance of specialty designations (e.g., adolescent services, LGBTQ-affirming programs) and related guidance materials.• Ensure that service delivery models and cross-agency initiatives are delivered in accordance with OASAS regulatory and clinical standards. • Maintain and initiate on-going communication, conference calls, site visits, and workgroups and ensure OASAS’ views/perspectives are accurately represented.• Participate in intra- and inter-agency work groups.• Supervise staff.• Additional duties as assigned.• Position may require travel up to 15%.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. If a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Permanent qualifications: Permanent status as an Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 and interested in reassignment ~OR~ Reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 ~OR~ Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law ~OR~ Either 1. a bachelor's degree AND three years of professional clinical (see below) and professional administrative (see below)experience in a public or private agency or program that directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention,recovery, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorders;Or 2. a master's degree AND two years of professional clinical (see below) and professional administrative (see below) experience in a public or private agency or program that directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, recovery, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorders.Professional clinical experience involves the provision of professional level care, treatment, or instruction to individuals with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorders in the disciplines of addictions counseling, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or as a physicians’ assistant.Professional administrative experience primarily involves experience performing one or more of the following: • development/management of a treatment program or prevention services;• review and monitoring of program operations for regulatory compliance;• development of program budget and/or review of provider expenditures;• planning, developing, oversight, coordination, or operation of programs. *Professional clinical experience for this examination is defined as the care, treatment, or instruction of patients in the disciplines of addictions counseling, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or as a physician’s assistant.**Professional administrative experience for this examination is defined as experience in the fields of personnel management, employee relations, budgeting, fiscal and business administration, or administrative planning and analysis. Experience must be focused on the planning, developing, oversight, coordination, or operation of programs.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.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.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. If a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Permanent qualifications: Permanent status as an Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 and interested in reassignment ~OR~ Reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 ~OR~ Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law ~OR~ Either 1. a bachelor's degree AND three years of professional clinical (see below) and professional administrative (see below)experience in a public or private agency or program that directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention,recovery, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorders;Or 2. a master's degree AND two years of professional clinical (see below) and professional administrative (see below) experience in a public or private agency or program that directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, recovery, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorders.Professional clinical experience involves the provision of professional level care, treatment, or instruction to individuals with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorders in the disciplines of addictions counseling, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or as a physicians’ assistant.Professional administrative experience primarily involves experience performing one or more of the following: • development/management of a treatment program or prevention services;• review and monitoring of program operations for regulatory compliance;• development of program budget and/or review of provider expenditures;• planning, developing, oversight, coordination, or operation of programs. *Professional clinical experience for this examination is defined as the care, treatment, or instruction of patients in the disciplines of addictions counseling, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or as a physician’s assistant.**Professional administrative experience for this examination is defined as experience in the fields of personnel management, employee relations, budgeting, fiscal and business administration, or administrative planning and analysis. Experience must be focused on the planning, developing, oversight, coordination, or operation of programs.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.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.
