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    Program Specialist - Albany, United States - Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene

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    May 2024

    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

    Program Specialist

    Grade 23

    $80,026 - $102,217

    The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to work on a full-time basis in the position of Program Specialist at the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

    FUNCTION AND SCOPE

    This position is dedicated to the promotion of Employment First principles and evidence-based practices such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment, with a particular focus on psychiatric rehabilitation and improving outcomes for individuals receiving mental health supports and services. The candidate should exhibit strong self-direction, excellent time management and prioritization skills, and have an ability to organize around competing demands. The selected candidate must also exhibit strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and virtual meeting platforms such as WebEx and Microsoft Teams. A successful candidate should also have strong written and verbal communication skills and feel comfortable representing OMH in a professional capacity.

    RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
    • Acting as a subject matter expert on issues related to employment services, including an awareness of how wages impact public benefits,
    • Developing policy and supporting implementation of such policy,
    • Providing technical assistance and support to community-based programs,
    • Developing and facilitating in-person and virtual training related to employment services and related topics,
    • Collaborating with state partners on matters pertaining to employment services, psychiatric rehabilitation, and collaborative technical assistance,
    • Conducting data analysis and preparing reports, and
    • Presenting at conferences and in other forums.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • A master's degree and 2 or more years of experience in mental health, OR
    • A bachelor's degree with 4 or more years of experience in mental health, OR
    • An associate degree with 6 or more years of experience in mental health
    • A valid NYS driver's license
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience includes practice in the area of psychiatric and/or vocational rehabilitation, and person-centered practices.
    • Has general understanding of employment services and vocational rehabilitation models currently available in NYS, a familiarity with benefits advisement in relation to employment, how wages affect public benefits, and knowledge of NYESS and its associated resources.
    WORK LOCATION: 44 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12229

    SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

    To Apply: Submit an application our website at . Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

    The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) 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. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH 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 that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

    The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR a) compliant.

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