Office Assistant 2- Human Resources

OFFICE ASSISTANT II Human Resources - The Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Office of Mental Health; Bridgeview Campus, 1 Chimney Point Drive, Ogdensburg, NY 13669

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Office Assistants 2 may perform any of the duties of Office Assistants 1, and typically supervise two or more lower-level staff. Non-supervisory positions perform complicated clerical and office support activities that require substantive knowledge of the program and/or of the programs governing laws, rules, or regulations. Such laws, rules, or regulations may be subject to frequent change. Incumbents typically handle sensitive applications, requests, or inquiries in which management or executive staff may be contacted or interested. They process applications or requests that do not meet normal parameters and may require additional research and consultation with higher level staff. They also perform activities that may require coordination with internal or external parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS*).
To be considered for appointment through NY Helps, or 55b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

The qualifications are: One year of clerical experience.

Applicants will need to be fastidious and organized. Must be able to multitask with minimal supervision.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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. In May 2024, 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 of the same rights an 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.

BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their
negotiating unit:
*Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave
*Health Care Coverage
*Retirement Plan
*Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
*Tuition Assistant Programs
*Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

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 under served 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 under served 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,399.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,399