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Program Aide (NY HELPS)

New York State Civil Service • Rush, NY 14543 • Posted 6 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $51,857-$63,169/yr • Entry Level

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The Program Aide performs paraprofessional duties and provides program and technical assistance for one or more professional or technical positions. Responsibilities include preparing routine correspondence, collecting and analyzing data, assisting in the preparation, review, and evaluation of various reports and records, making routine determinations of compliance with agency rules and regulations, and training and supervising subordinate staff. This role is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS), aimed at addressing the immediate staffing needs of essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsibilities

  • Perform paraprofessional duties
  • Provide program and technical assistance for one or more professional or technical positions
  • Prepare routine correspondence
  • Collect and analyze data
  • Assist in the preparation, review, and evaluation of a variety of reports and records
  • Make routine determinations of compliance with agency rules and regulations
  • Train and supervise subordinate staff

Qualifications

Required

  • One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer
  • Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment for open to the public qualifications

About New York State Civil Service

The State of New York operates as the official website of the government of New York State, offering information about state government agencies, programs, and services. It provides services such as applying for SNAP, renewing professional licenses, and paying parking tickets in NYC. The website also features programs like the Pro-Housing Communities Program and the FY 2024 New York State Budget to make the state more affordable, livable, and safer.

Full Job Description

NY HELP Yes

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Program Aide (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 13

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $51857 to $63169 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address Industry Residential Center

375 Rush-Scottsville Road

City Rush

State NY

Zip Code 14543

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer. Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.

Duties Description Perform paraprofessional duties and provide program and technical assistance for one or more professional or technical positions. Duties may include: preparing routine correspondence, collecting and analyzing data, assisting in the preparation, review and evaluation of a variety of reports and records, making routine determinations of compliance with agency rules and regulations, and training and supervising subordinate staff. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - ERS

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.