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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/20/26
Applications Due08/03/26
Vacancy ID220297
NY HELPYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResidential Program Specialist (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, SOCR West, P27549
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade16
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $59994 to $76359 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Day shifts weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours
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 Suffolk
Street Address Pilgrim Psychiatric Center - SOCR West
151 The Boulevard
City Kings Park
StateNY
Zip Code11754
Duties Description Pilgrim Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Residential Program Specialist to supervise and provide services to individuals with mental illness who live in a State Operated Community Residence (SOCR). Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As a Residential Program Specialist, you will assist in the management and administration of the SOCR, including:
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Residential Program Specialist if they have 5 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
Substitution - Associate's degree can substitute for 2 years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree can substitute for 4 years of specialized experience; master's degree in a related field can substitute for 5 years of specialized experience.
OR
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Residential Program Specialist eligible list.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
OR
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Residential Program Specialist at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.
The promotion field for the Residential Program Specialist position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Residential Program Assistant 2 including all language parenthetics.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $4,000.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 631-761-3981
Email Address ppchr1@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
998 Crooked Hill Road
City West Brentwood
State NY
Zip Code 11717
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/Employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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.
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