Advocacy Specialist 1 OR Advocacy Specialist 2
3.
6 Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY Full-time Full-time $50,678 - $80,248 a year $50,678 - $80,248 a year 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago If you value job security, work life balance, and opportunities for growth, join us at the New York State Office of Mental Health as an Regional (Adult) Advocacy Specialist to receive all of that and more! Who We Are:
New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 700,000 individuals each year.
The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State.
OMH also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 4,500 programs, operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies.
Our mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.
What We Offer:
NYS pension and retirement programs Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care Paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave What We Stand For:
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.
Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply.
OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.
To this end, OMH 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 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.
OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
DUTIES DESCRIPTION:
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Advocacy Specialist 1, SG-14, OR a Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, position in the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) to work as a Regional (Adult) Advocacy Specialist located at the Western New York Field Office.
The salary grade to which the selected candidate is appointed will be dependent on candidate qualifications.
OAPSS works to ensure the inclusion of recipient perspectives into OMH policy making, planning, program development, and evaluation.
The incumbent will work to promote awareness of recovery, self-help and empowerment, and the inclusion of adults who are current and former users of mental health services into all areas of the mental health system.
The incumbent functions at a Statewide level, interacting and collaborating with the Field Office staff, Central Office staff, and local mental health providers to deliver technical assistance, oversight, and training to State and local adult mental health programs Statewide.
Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:
Research State and federal laws, grants, and other programs related to advocacy supports and services, drafting documents and materials for distribution to stakeholders.
Provide feedback and recommendations to supervisor concerning the development of new consumer and family initiatives, policy implementation, and the expansion of agency initiatives as they relate to consumer and family services,.
Promote the inclusion of people who are current and former users of mental health services in planning, policy implementation, program development, evaluation, monitoring, and related activities.
o Participate in OMH workgroups (composed of consumers, providers, family members, county government staff, and the general public) and in Statewide and regional initiatives to ensure that consumer and family interests are represented.
o Work with psychiatric centers, OMH central office and OMH field office staff to continue to incorporate the consumer and family perspective into Agency services.
Provide a regional perspective, as well as provide technical assistance, in support of the provision of consultation and assistance to State facility staff, local government, and provider agency staff on methods for promoting consumer involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating mental health services.
Promote the development and implementation of consumer support programs, initiatives, and training within the public mental health system by developing and/or facilitating a training curriculum to staff and stakeholders at State facilities and community based programs.
Evaluate training effectiveness and make suggestions for improvements.
o Convene regional focus groups, town meetings, work groups, and dialogues to gather feedback and direction from people who use services, and their families, on mental health related issues.
o Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to OMH staff, OMH contract vendors, and key community stakeholders in implementing consumer support projects and initiatives.
Develop and implement project proposals; develop outreach and engagement strategies to foster community buy-in; review and modify goals, timelines, strategic plans or deliverables.
o Provide expert advice, assistance, and training to ensure mental health services are trauma informed, recovery oriented, and culturally relevant.
Promote awareness of recovery, self-help, and empowerment by disseminating evidence based and best practices information to consumers, providers, family members, county government and the general public.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
ADVOCACY SPECIALIST 1, SG-14 (Salary Range $50,678 - $64,693):
Qualified candidates must possess:
A Bachelor's degree in a human services field AND one year experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR A Bachelor's and Master's degree in a human services field.
OR Five years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
ADVOCACY SPECIALIST 2, SG-18 (Salary Range $63,108 - $80,248):
Qualified candidates must possess:
A Bachelor's degree in a human services field AND two years experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR A Bachelor's and Master's degree in a human services field AND one year of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR Six years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
PREFERRED
Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have:
Lived experience in the OMH or mental health systems of care NYS Peer Specialist Certification Experience as a Professional Peer Supporter or Advocate Additional Comments:
Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
The number of permissible telecommuting days for each employee will be determined by the current work demands/assignments, as well as program operational needs and employee performance/productivity, but may not exceed 50% telecommuting in a two-week payroll period.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,678.
00 - $80,248.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Patient demographics:
Adults Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14209 Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY Full-time Full-time $50,678 - $80,248 a year $50,678 - $80,248 a year 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago If you value job security, work life balance, and opportunities for growth, join us at the New York State Office of Mental Health as an Regional (Adult) Advocacy Specialist to receive all of that and more! Who We Are:
New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 700,000 individuals each year.
The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State.
OMH also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 4,500 programs, operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies.
Our mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.
What We Offer:
NYS pension and retirement programs Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care Paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave What We Stand For:
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.
Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply.
OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.
To this end, OMH 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 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.
OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
DUTIES DESCRIPTION:
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Advocacy Specialist 1, SG-14, OR a Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, position in the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) to work as a Regional (Adult) Advocacy Specialist located at the Western New York Field Office.
The salary grade to which the selected candidate is appointed will be dependent on candidate qualifications.
OAPSS works to ensure the inclusion of recipient perspectives into OMH policy making, planning, program development, and evaluation.
The incumbent will work to promote awareness of recovery, self-help and empowerment, and the inclusion of adults who are current and former users of mental health services into all areas of the mental health system.
The incumbent functions at a Statewide level, interacting and collaborating with the Field Office staff, Central Office staff, and local mental health providers to deliver technical assistance, oversight, and training to State and local adult mental health programs Statewide.
Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:
Research State and federal laws, grants, and other programs related to advocacy supports and services, drafting documents and materials for distribution to stakeholders.
Provide feedback and recommendations to supervisor concerning the development of new consumer and family initiatives, policy implementation, and the expansion of agency initiatives as they relate to consumer and family services,.
Promote the inclusion of people who are current and former users of mental health services in planning, policy implementation, program development, evaluation, monitoring, and related activities.
o Participate in OMH workgroups (composed of consumers, providers, family members, county government staff, and the general public) and in Statewide and regional initiatives to ensure that consumer and family interests are represented.
o Work with psychiatric centers, OMH central office and OMH field office staff to continue to incorporate the consumer and family perspective into Agency services.
Provide a regional perspective, as well as provide technical assistance, in support of the provision of consultation and assistance to State facility staff, local government, and provider agency staff on methods for promoting consumer involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating mental health services.
Promote the development and implementation of consumer support programs, initiatives, and training within the public mental health system by developing and/or facilitating a training curriculum to staff and stakeholders at State facilities and community based programs.
Evaluate training effectiveness and make suggestions for improvements.
o Convene regional focus groups, town meetings, work groups, and dialogues to gather feedback and direction from people who use services, and their families, on mental health related issues.
o Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to OMH staff, OMH contract vendors, and key community stakeholders in implementing consumer support projects and initiatives.
Develop and implement project proposals; develop outreach and engagement strategies to foster community buy-in; review and modify goals, timelines, strategic plans or deliverables.
o Provide expert advice, assistance, and training to ensure mental health services are trauma informed, recovery oriented, and culturally relevant.
Promote awareness of recovery, self-help, and empowerment by disseminating evidence based and best practices information to consumers, providers, family members, county government and the general public.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
ADVOCACY SPECIALIST 1, SG-14 (Salary Range $50,678 - $64,693):
Qualified candidates must possess:
A Bachelor's degree in a human services field AND one year experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR A Bachelor's and Master's degree in a human services field.
OR Five years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
ADVOCACY SPECIALIST 2, SG-18 (Salary Range $63,108 - $80,248):
Qualified candidates must possess:
A Bachelor's degree in a human services field AND two years experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR A Bachelor's and Master's degree in a human services field AND one year of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
OR Six years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
PREFERRED
Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have:
Lived experience in the OMH or mental health systems of care NYS Peer Specialist Certification Experience as a Professional Peer Supporter or Advocate Additional Comments:
Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
The number of permissible telecommuting days for each employee will be determined by the current work demands/assignments, as well as program operational needs and employee performance/productivity, but may not exceed 50% telecommuting in a two-week payroll period.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,678.
00 - $80,248.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Patient demographics:
Adults Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14209 Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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