Program Aide (NY HELPS), Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27852

About the role

Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center is recruiting for an experienced Clerical/paraprofessional candidate to work as a Program Aide. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update database programs.
• Collect, tabulate, and analyze data.
• Create tables and charts.
• Draft reports documenting data analyses.
• Research laws, rules, and regulations to find alternative solutions to administrative problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Program Aide if they have 3 years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
• Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Program Aide eligible list.
• Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

This position is eligible for a Down State Adjustment of $4,000.