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Mental Health Program Specialist 1, G18

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking to hire four qualified candidates for a Mental Health Program Specialist 1, G-18 position in the Division of Community Program Policy & Management, Adult Community Care Group, in the newly formed Safe Options Support (SOS) Unit. The Mental Health Program Specialist 1, G-18s will serve in the Safe Options Support (SOS) Unit as liaisons, and the primary point of contact, to select SOS Teams. The SOS Unit will manage referrals, provide training and assure compliance with training requirements, perform quality assurance functions, manage data, provide education around housing resources, and providing clinical support on complex cases.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor SOS team compliance with requirements listed in SOS policy manual.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships between OMH, SOS team and community partners to ensure proper collaboration
• Coordinate calls with Regional Field Offices, assigned SOS teams, Local Government Units, to provide updates, advise and support to the teams and address any challenges that may arise
• Provide assistance with any challenges that may arise between housing first and SOS teams
• Participate in special projects associated with the Homeless Services Unit's responsibility in the areas of planning, policy, and review of housing needs.
• Work collaboratively with housing unit staff to promote OMH initiatives and support development of targeted resources to decrease homelessness.
• Review grant documents and audit reports for compliance with OMH regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

The starting salary for this position will vary based on the selected candidate's education and/or experience. Candidates appointed at a trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary:

$56,183 (Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1)
$62,694 (Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 2)
$69,964 (Mental Health Program Specialist 1, full performance level)

For current New York State employees, the starting salary is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire. Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.