Location: Albany,NY, USA
NY HELP YesAgency Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office ofTitle Homeless Services Representative 1 (NY HELPS)Occupational Category Other Professional CareersSalary Grade 18Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 9 AMTo 5 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty AlbanyStreet Address Division of Shelter Oversight and Compliance40 North Pearl StreetCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12243Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.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 all of the same rights and 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Either A. six years of experience* managing, supervising, monitoring, and/or inspecting facilities, including homeless shelters, childcare, foster care, adult residential care, or child and adult protective care settings to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; AND/OR in the development and administration of homeless programs or residential facility activities for low-income families and/or individuals;Or B. an associate's degree and four years of experience* managing, supervising, monitoring, and/or inspecting facilities, including homeless shelters, childcare, foster care, adult residential care, or child and adult protective care settings to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; AND/OR in the development and administration of homeless programs or residential facility activities for low-income families and/or individuals;Or C. a bachelor's degree and two years of experience* managing, supervising, monitoring, and/or inspecting facilities, including homeless shelters, childcare, foster care, adult residential care, or child and adult protective care programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; AND/OR in the development and administration of homeless programs or residential facility activities for low-income families and/or individuals;Or D. a master's degree and one year of experience* managing, supervising, monitoring, and/or inspecting facilities, including homeless shelters, childcare, foster care, adult residential care, or child and adult protective care settings to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; AND/OR in the development and administration of homeless programs or residential facility activities for low-income families and/or individuals.*Experience must have been in a not-for-profit, charitable, faith-based, governmental, or for-profit organization providing human services and/or care to adults, children, and/or families in need of assistance.A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.OR55 b/c: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, the candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov).COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having oneyear of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility isavailable on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at OR Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.Duties Description Duties of the Homeless Services Representative 1 position will include, but will not be limited to, the following: Participate in and contribute to data gathering and analysis related to the division's database (SMS - Shelter Management System). Assist in maintaining historical data and reports to be used to identify statistical trends. Assist in answering inquiries made to the SMS Helpdesk and provide technical assistance to shelter operators and local social services districts. Process updates to SMS involving user access, shelter Applications, Recertifications, and Regulatory Compliance Submissions. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the divisions primary mission including, but not limited to, shelter inspections and district outreach.Additional Comments A full-time, temporary, or permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Statewide travel may be required.Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications. Interested applicants, please send an email with your resume to ...@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24170SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ( BIPOC ); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Bureau of Human ResourcesTelephoneFax (518) ###-####Email Address ...@otda.ny.govAddressStreet 40 North Pearl Street, 12BCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12243Notes on Applying To apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.Interested applicants, please send an email with your resume to ...@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24170SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.In accordance with state law, Governor s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) ###-#### or in New York City at (212) ###-####.