Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Project Coordinator in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Division of Addiction Treatment Services (ATS), Bureau of Addiction Treatment to serve as the Coordinator of Vocational Services. The incumbent would support the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of OASAS initiatives designed to improve education, vocational and employment outcomes for individuals receiving treatment for or in recovery from an addictive disorder. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the support and oversight of the Vocational Counselor.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serving as the primary programmatic contact, which includes monitoring implementation, deliverables, timelines, and compliance with award requirements.
• Developing expertise in vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, job development, and employment-related barriers affecting people with SUD.
• Facilitating regular project meetings and learning collaboratives between OASAS and funded programs.
• Providing technical assistance to funded programs to troubleshoot implementation challenges.
• Working with evaluation staff to monitor and review reporting, identify implementation issues, and use findings to recommend improvements to the initiative.
• Coordinating with internal OASAS staff to include Regional Office and other Program Staff as required.
• Writing, compiling, and disseminating project information internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel: 20%

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), OR
• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, OR
• Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling and/or education and 3 years of professional vocational work experience preferably in a Behavioral Health setting or working with individuals with a substance use disorder.
• Continued employment as a Project Coordinator for vocational services is dependent upon maintaining CRC Certification.
• Candidates must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in vocational rehabilitation, social work, counseling and/or education who have experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and in managing projects.

Location: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany NY 12203

Most candidates will start at the beginning of the salary range posted.

Sponsorship Policy: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OASAS does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

To Apply: Submit an application through our website.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. 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. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.