NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene)/Training Specialist Trainee (Mental Hygiene) (NY HELPS), Central Office; Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $66951 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 50% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health 44 Holland Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12229 Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), G-18/Training Specialist Trainee (Mental Hygiene), NS, position in the Center for State & Community Workforce Development & Human Resources, Bureau of Education and Workforce Development (BEWD). The incumbent will participate in an exciting initiative expanding the delivery of OMH training programs more widely in community settings, with a dedicated focus on training for populations at higher risk of disengagement and negative outcomes in the community. This position delivers OMH training initiatives designed to train and develop the non-State provider workforce, as well as revises current and develops new curricula for the same audience. Examples of these trainings include Therapeutic Relationships and Universal Safety Training (TRUST), Responding to Traumatic Events in the Workplace (RTEW), Motivational Interviewing, Professional Boundaries, Teen Intervene, and Clinical Supervision, as well as other clinical trainings that support both health and safety and the core mission of OMH. Of the core direct care programs, TRUST is considered OMH’s anchor program.Therapeutic Relationships and Universal Safety Training (TRUST): The TRUST program consists of a series of six modules, three common modules and three “setting-specific” modules. - Trauma-Informed Practice - Core Concepts - De-Escalation & Defensive Techniques - Adult Inpatient - Residential & Outpatient - Youth Empowerment StrategiesTRUST is a vitally important training program mandated for all OMH facility staff and available for non-State staff working in all mental health settings, including adult and children and youth, inpatient and outpatient, and civil and forensic. It is key to restraint and seclusion reduction efforts and the creation of a violence- and coercion-free environments in mental health care. The incumbent will help to plan, organize, develop, and deliver TRUST train-the-trainer (TTT) programs and direct deliveries of this program to non-State providers, and will also assist with curriculum revisions and development as needed to maintain the program.Training Delivery: Under the supervision of a Training Specialist 2 MH, incumbent will design and deliver training programs for clinical and direct care staff throughout community provider settings based on needs assessments conducted. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, promote, conduct, and review training and development programs to improve performance of agency staff and operations.Function as a technical expert and resource of the core programs for non-State/community providers of mental health care.Review participant training course evaluations to determine deficiencies in content. Recommend and implement corrective action.Research various sources to find information, materials, and technologies to help in the design and development of training programs.Assist with curriculum revisions and development as needed to maintain training programs.Organize and develop training materials from various sources while determining proper curriculum content and presentation methods.The incumbent will be required to travel statewide to deliver TRUST train-the-trainer programs and direct delivery classes to non-State providers, and to observe, develop, and mentor TRUST instructors. This travel will include week-long trips where the incumbent, along with at least one but usually 3-4 other trainers, must leave on Sunday and return to Albany on Friday, after the training’s conclusion. Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program: This position includes an opportunity to serve in a traineeship and applicants will be appointed to appropriate level based on their experience, certification, and education.Training Specialist Trainee 1 (Mental Hygiene) (starting salary $53,764): A bachelor's or higher degree.Training Specialist Trainee 2 (Mental Hygiene) (starting salary $59,994): A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.*Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene) (starting salary $66,951): A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.**A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Transfer Opportunity:Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in the Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), Grade 18, title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to the Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene) title; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to the Training Specialist Trainee 1 or 2 (Mental Hygien) titles by having at least one year of permanent service in one of the following titles: Mental Hygiene Staff Development Specialist 1, G-11, OR Mental Hygiene Staff Development Specialist 2, G-14. 55b/c Opportunity:Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law who possess a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your response.PCO Opportunity:Individuals with the score of 100 or higher on the current 2022 holding of the PCO eligible list who are interested in this vacancy are encouraged to apply. Please note this in your cover letter. Additional Comments The starting salary for this position will vary based on the selected candidate’s education and/or experience. Candidates appointed at a trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary:$53,764 (Training Specialist Trainee 1 (Mental Hygiene))$59,994 (Training Specialist Trainee 2 (Mental Hygiene))$66,951 (Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), full performance level)For current New York State employees, the starting salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.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.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.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 NY HELPS, 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 a future date, it is expected that 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 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Nicole Landry 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, 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 and Vacancy ID #198385 in the subject line of your email when applying. You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.