Chief Housekeeper 1, (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P25422

• Supervising and training staff assigned to Environmental Services Department

• Planning and scheduling staff assignments; reassigning staff as needed to ensure work is completed and handle emergency cleaning projects

• Inspecting buildings for compliance with cleaning program

• Investigating complaints regarding unsatisfactory cleaning performance

Minimum Qualifications Do you have professional housekeeping and supervisory experience? Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting Chief Housekeeper 1 to oversee their Environmental Services Department. 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 Chief Housekeeper 1 if they have;

• 5 years of housekeeping work experience in a fully functioning housekeeping department in a health care or institutional setting, 1 year of which must have included administrative or supervisory experience; or

• Executive Housekeepers Certificate issued by the International Housekeepers Association, Inc. and 3 years of housekeeping work experience in a fully functioning housekeeping department in a health care or institutional setting, one year of which must have included administrative or supervisory experience.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Chief Housekeeper 1 eligible list.

OR

Candidates 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.

OR

In 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 Chief Housekeeper 1 at Mid-Hudson Forensic 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 Chief Housekeeper 1 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Head Housekeeper.

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 programs

Background checks will be required.

This postition is eligible for a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 845-374-8754

Email Address mhpc.hr.applications@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

2834 Route 17 M

City New Hampton

State NY

Zip Code 10958

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.pdf

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 suppor