Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Brentwood, P00208761

Date Posted:

05/11/26

Applications Due:

05/26/26

Vacancy ID:

215841 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleOffice Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Brentwood, P00208761 Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade06 Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountySuffolk Street AddressPilgrim Psychiatric Center 998 Crooked Hill Road CityWest Brentwood StateNY Zip Code11717 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAre you interested in starting a career with New York State? Office Assistant 1 positions are entry level positions that provide excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth. As an Office Assistant 1, you will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support activities, including:

• Data entry
• Maintaining files
• Answering phones
• Opening and sorting mail
• Scheduling meetings and interviews Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program.

There are no education or experience requirements for an Office Assistant 1 position, but candidates-must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. OR Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list. OR Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a Down State Adjustment of $4,000. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax631-761-3981 Email AddressKevin.

Kaleita@omh.ny Address StreetPilgrim Psychiatric Center 998 Crooked Hill Road CityWest Brentwood StateNY Zip Code11717 Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf 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.