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SalaryCurrent New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18, OR a New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title eligible for transfer, via 52.6 or 70.1, to a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18.
Preferred Qualifications: Commitment to the Employee Assistance Program's mission; demonstrated ability to practice confidentiality and neutrality when dealing with employees, family members, management, and unions; strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries; experience planning, developing, and delivering training for broad audiences; experience in program promotion; excellent traits of flexibility when dealing with uncertainty; knowledge of the community, its services, and resources.
- Follow policies and procedures of the New York State EAP program, and assist with committee functions as required.
- Assist in the implementation of agency training programs for supervisors, union representatives, and employees.
- Help coordinate crisis response services, including needs assessments, referrals to resources, individual assessment and referral services, monitoring the situation, individual grief sessions, and training.
- Identify and be knowledgeable about local community, public and private agencies and resources on an ongoing basis. The Coordinator will create and maintain a resource file and become familiar with available services and any fees or restrictions associated with those services, including being knowledgeable about insurance benefits as well as being able to access information for agency employees.
- Attend agency EAP committee meetings, giving input and suggestions when needed.
- Complete and submit a monthly statistical report to Statewide EAP, the EAP Committee Chairperson, and the Lead EAP Coordinator.
- Attend all scheduled NYS EAP sponsored or recommended professional development training, conferences, and workshops.
- Provide orientations and promotional presentations or trainings, as needed.
- Assist with administrative duties as needed.
- Maintain regular communication with the Chairperson, Regional Representative and NYS DOH/HRI/OMIG Lead EAP Coordinator.
Full-time permanent appointment. Transfer candidates, you may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. Travel throughout the New York State metropolitan region to areas not served by public transportation will be required. Depending on candidate qualifications, the position may be filled at the Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 or 2 levels. Traineeships are non-statutory, resulting in Salary Grade 18 upon completion.
For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
