Training Specialist 1

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Kingsboro Psychiatric Center (KPC) is recruiting a Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene to develop and present training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of facility staff. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.As a Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene you will work in the Education and Training Department and your duties will include:
• Developing and presenting trainings to facility staff.
• Assisting program managers and supervisors in developing training programs that will optimize performance.
• Monitoring training requirements and deadlines.
• Maintaining web-based learning management system including entering completed training and running reports.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene if they have 6 years of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.Substitution: -Associate Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience-Bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience -Master's degree may substitute for five years of experience-Doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene if they have 4 years of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.Substitution: -Associate Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience-Bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience -Master's degree may substitute for five years of experience-Doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.To be advanced to the full performance level, Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.OR Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Training Specialist Trainee 2 Mental Hygiene if they have 5 years of professional experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.Substitution: -Associate Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience-Bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience -Master's degree may substitute for five years of experience-Doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.To be advanced to the full performance level, Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 1 year of the traineeship.ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene and to be advanced to the full performance level, Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.ORCandidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene and to be advanced to the full performance level, Trainee Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.ORCandidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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 comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments All 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 programsBackground checks will be required.In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.Additional Comments: This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

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