Addictions Program Specialist 1 or Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)

Addictions Program Specialist

This position is in the Bureau of Medicaid Program Policy and Evaluation within the Division of Addiction Treatment and Recovery. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the management of the PICM Mailbox, a central agency mailbox for programmatic, regulatory, and Medicaid billing guidance.
• Schedule and participate in meetings with other State entities including Department of Health and the Office of Mental Health.
• Support the performance of Medicaid Managed Care Behavioral Health plan audits.
• Assist with drafting documents, coordinating webinars and guidance materials as it relates to Medicaid, Managed Care, and other assigned duties.
• Maintain and organize information into a centralized database and/or shared folder to include files and important documents as they pertain to Bureau projects.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

• Trainee 1: $53,764 - $68,630
• Trainee 2: $59,994 - $76,359
• Grade 18: $66,951 - $85,138 *

* Candidates will serve a two-year traineeship leading to an Addictions Program Specialist 1, SG-18.

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.

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 oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness.

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 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.