What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advocacy Specialist 1 OR Advocacy Specialist 2 , Central Office; position at New York State Office of Mental Health?
Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/21/25
Applications Due: 03/10/25
Vacancy ID: 181295
Position Information
NY HELP No
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Advocacy Specialist 1 OR Advocacy Specialist 2 , Central Office;
Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 30%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address New York State Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Job Specifics
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Advocacy Specialist 1, SG-14, OR a Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, position in the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) located at the Albany, Central Office. The salary grade to which the selected candidate is appointed will be dependent on candidate qualifications. OAPSS works to ensure the inclusion of recipient and family perspectives into OMH policy making, planning, program development, and evaluation. The incumbent will work to promote awareness of recovery, self-help and empowerment, and the inclusion of family members of current and former users of mental health services into all areas of the mental health system. The incumbent will serve at a Statewide level and function as a Statewide Family Advocate, interacting and collaborating with the Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, Field Office staff, Central Office staff, and local mental health providers to deliver technical assistance, oversight, and training to State and local mental health programs Statewide.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
make suggestions for improvements.
Minimum Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates who have:
ADVOCACY SPECIALIST 1, SG-14 (Salary Range $52,198 - $66,634):
Qualified candidates must possess: A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field AND one year experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a human services field.
OR Five years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
ADVOCACY SPECIALIST 2, SG-18 (Salary Range $65,001 - $82,656):
Qualified candidates must possess: A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field AND two years experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a human services field AND one year of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR Six years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates who have:
The salary for candidates appointed to Advocacy Specialist 1, SG-14, starts at $52,198 and for candidates appointed to Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, starts at $65,001. The salary grade to which the selected candidate is appointed will be dependent on candidate qualifications. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.
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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Kimberly Polanco
Telephone
Fax (518) 486-3897
Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format as an attachment to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #181295 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.
Salary : $52,198 - $82,656
