Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P26888

Date Posted:

04/21/26

Applications Due:

05/14/26

Vacancy ID:

214435 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleOffice Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P26888 Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade06 Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent 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 CountyOrange Street AddressMid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center 2834 Route 17M CityNew Hampton StateNY Zip Code10958 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, and vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs A background check will be required.

This position is eligible for a Mid-Hudson adjustment of $2,000. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax845-374-8754 Email Addressmhpc.hrapplications@omh.ny Address StreetMid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center 2834 Route 17M CityNew Hampton StateNY Zip Code10958 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.