Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene)/Training Specialist Trainee (Mental Hygiene) (NY HELPS), Central Office;

About the role

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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities, and to implementing activities and initiatives that 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, promote, conduct, and review training and development programs to improve performance of agency staff and operations.
• Serve as one of the Agency’s Instructor Trainers for core programs.
• Function as a technical expert and resource of the core programs for OMH facility trainers and others.
• 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 the programs.
• Organize and develop training materials from various sources while determining proper curriculum content and presentation methods.
• Travel statewide to deliver TRUST train-the-trainer programs to State and non-State providers, and to observe, develop, and mentor TRUST instructors.
• Travel includes 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.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications under the NY HELPS Program (traineeship):
  • Training Specialist Trainee 1 (Mental Hygiene) – starting salary $56,183: Four years of 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 Trainee 2 (Mental Hygiene) – starting salary $62,694: Five years of such experience.
  • Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene) – starting salary $69,964: Six years of such experience.
• Education substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years; a master’s degree may substitute for five years; a J.D. may substitute for six years.
• Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must have permanent or 55b/c status as a Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), Grade 18, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to the Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene) title; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 into the trainee levels (Training Specialist Trainee 1 or 2).
• 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 (provide eligibility letter).
• PCO Opportunity: Individuals with a score of 100 or higher on the 2022 holding of the PCO eligible list who are interested in this vacancy but did not receive a canvass letter are encouraged to apply (note this in cover letter).
• Additional Comments: Candidates appointed at a trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary. 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 will be discussed during the interview process; employees must obtain management approval to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Pay

Starting salary varies based on the selected candidate’s education and/or experience. Trainee levels: $56,183 – Training Specialist Trainee 1 (Mental Hygiene); $62,694 – Training Specialist Trainee 2 (Mental Hygiene); $66,951 – Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), full performance level. For current NYS employees, the starting salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.