Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene

Duties Description Conduct FA-CPR & PROMOTE training for new and current staff. Travel within the Long Island Region to deliver training (infrequent travel). Conduct and assist with all aspects of new employee orientation, including delivery of material, attendance monitoring, and scheduling of outside instructors. Participate as a member of the Direct Support Development Council. Assist with tracking of probationary DSA & DA‑1 competency evaluations. Ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct/Competencies. Conduct supervisory training. Assist staff in completing mandatory online training as requested. Inform employees of available educational and training opportunities. Maintain records/rosters of all training activities. Maintain materials necessary for training. Assist with classroom and equipment setup. Provide ongoing support to training classes. Travel as needed to support training needs in and outside New York City. Liaise with program operations to assess and coordinate continuing education. Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Assist higher‑level staff development specialists in planning, organization, and development of facility training programs. Conduct Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) data entry. Minimum Qualifications Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene, NS (equivalent to SG-14) : Four years of experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Training Specialist Trainee 2 Mental Hygiene, NS (equivalent to SG-16) : Five years of experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, SG-18 : Six years of experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Competitive: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level. Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non‑competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. Appointments may also be made at the Training Specialist Trainee Mental Hygiene levels. Candidates hired at the entry‑level title (Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene) may be advanced to the full‑performance level (Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene) following satisfactory completion of two‑years of service. Salary Range Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene: $57,764* Training Specialist Trainee 2 Mental Hygiene: $63,994* Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene: $70,951* – $89,138* Amounts include Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Benefits Paid Holidays: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Paid Vacation: Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Paid Personal Leave: Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Paid Sick Leave: Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over. Professional Leave: Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage: Employees and eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Family dental and vision plans are provided at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. Retirement Program: Participation in the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS). OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities