Direct Care Positions (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center Virtual Direct Care Fair - 6/10/[...]

Job Overview NY HELP: Yes Agency: Mental Health, Office of Title: Direct Care Positions (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center Virtual Direct Care Fair - 6/10/2026, P27154 Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade: 09 Bargaining Unit: ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range: From $52,225 to $56,413 Annually Employment Type: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage: 0% Workweek: Other (see below) Other Explanation: Evening and night shift with rotating weekends. Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule Workdays: 3:30 PM to 8 AM (including overnight) Flextime allowed: No Mandatory overtime: Yes Compressed workweek allowed: No Telecommuting allowed: No Location County: Onondaga Street Address: Hutchings Psychiatric Center, 620 Madison Street City: Syracuse State: NY Zip Code: 13210 Responsibilities Direct Care Staff/MHTAs are part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness. The primary duties include: Supporting patient health and safety Assisting individuals with personal care tasks Teaching individuals’ daily life skills such as personal hygiene and nutrition Accompanying individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds Observing individuals’ responses to treatment and documenting observations Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals Assisting in crisis and emergency situations to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others 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 Mental Health Therapy Aide if they have a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma. Candidates within State Service may be considered for 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. Benefits & Additional Information Competitive salaries NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance Access to tuition assistance programs Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth Paid time off: 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave NYS retirement programs Background checks will be required. To be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, applicants cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. Must be able to communicate and follow oral and written instructions and directions in English. May be required to attend a physical exam; physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory performance of duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical/medical standards include a medical standards evaluation and a drug screening test; failure to meet the standards may result in disqualification. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: License requirement: Depending on assignment, applicants may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify identity. Equal Employment Opportunity OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Byrne Dairy