NY HELP Yes

Agency Human Rights, Division of

Title Program Aide (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 13

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $51857 to $63169 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Bronx

Street Address One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10458

Duties Description Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:• Conducts an interrogatory and ascertains whether an individual has the jurisdictional basis to file a complaint.• Perform in-person/telephone intake of new complaints and enter new mail-in complaints into the Case Management System (CMS).• Process and distribute case-related mail/document gathering• Assist Human Rights Specialists in preparing/gathering evidence in files.• Facilitate the conciliation of complaints by assisting Complainants/Respondents in arriving at a mutually agreeable resolution to the complaint.• Under the guidance of Human Rights Specialists 1 and 2, schedule investigative activities.• Utilizes the Case Management System (CMS) to document and track investigative progress of complaints, schedule interviews, and generate forms.• Conducts inventory of all physical case files in the unit/office.• Other title-appropriate duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications *This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).Current New York State Division of Human Rights employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Program Aide and are interested in reassignment; OR current New York State employees with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service in a position at SG-11 or above and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System• Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 College Savings ProgramPlease note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.This position is eligible for location pay of $3,400.

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Name Human Resources / CG

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HRresumes@dhr.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Bldg 1, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics to HRresumes@dhr.ny.gov and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.