What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant 2, Central Office; position at New York State Office of Mental Health?
Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/18/25
Applications Due: 03/05/25
Vacancy ID: 180977
Position Information
NY HELP Yes
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Office Assistant 2, Central Office;
Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $41399 to $50884 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
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? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill multiple Office Assistant 2 , G-9, positions in the Office of Financial Management, Capital District Patient Resource Office.
The Patient Resource Office is responsible for documenting financial resources of mental health clients and/or their family members in order to determine reimbursement sources to pay for services and to determine eligibility of benefits. The incumbents of these positions will be responsible for daily office support tasks.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive HELPS Opportunity: One year of clerical experience.
Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must have permanent status as an Office Assistant 2, Grade 9, and be eligible for lateral transfer, OR be eligible for transfer via 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments 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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Ciara Palmo
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 to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position, location, and vacancy ID #180977 in the subject line of your email when applying.
Salary : $41,399 - $50,884
