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NY HELP Yes Agency Addiction Services and Supports, Office of Title Addictions Program Specialist 2 (Gambling) Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Provisional Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 20% 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 Addiction Services and Supports 1450 Western Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 12203 Duties Description u2022 Serve as an agency subject matter expert in the prevention of harms associated with gambling within the Bureau of Gambling Services and Supports. u2022 Assist with the development and implementation of the expansion of prevention services including community-based programming and public awareness campaigns aimed at preventing underage gambling; and review, research, and develop gambling resources. u2022 Review, approve, and monitor workplans and budgets for assigned Problem Gambling Resource Centers (PGRC); provide direct oversight and program support through ongoing engagement and meetings with PGRC staff, and make recommendations for improvements. u2022 Monitor, research, and track gambling trends and data in assigned regions and within OASAS to guide policy development and implementation related to the prevention and mitigation of harms associated with gambling. u2022 Coordinate and implement OASAS gambling priorities related to Statewide surveys, gap analysis, public awareness, legislative initiatives and proposals, targeted populations, and other tasks assigned. u2022 Collaborate, educate, and engage with all OASAS Divisions, other State agencies, community collaborations, and national partners related to the prevention, mitigation, and public awareness of harms associated with gambling. u2022 Bring awareness surrounding issues related to the prevention and mitigation of harms related to gambling on agency, regional, Statewide, and national levels. u2022 Other duties assigned by Division leadership. Minimum Qualifications 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, this title may be 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. If a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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 with all 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.Permanent qualifications:Permanent status as an Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 and interested in reassignment ~OR~ Reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 ~OR~ Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law ~OR~ Either 1. A bachelor's degree and three years of professional clinical or professional administrative experience in a public or private agency or program that directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary or secondary diagnosis of gambling disorder.Or 2. A master's degree and two years of professional clinical or professional administrative experience in a public or private agency or program that directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary or secondary diagnosis of gambling disorder. Additional Comments The salary range listed for this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.Generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts. Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply. New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, 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 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.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Bureau of Human Resources Management Telephone 518-457-2963 Fax 518-457-4880 Email Address Address Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports 1450 Western Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12203 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to with reference code ATAR/APS2G/40267. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed. Please CLEARLY indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position; vagueness or omissions will not be counted in the candidate's favor.