Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (...

NY HELP Yes Agency Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of Title Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 30% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Employment and Income Support Programs 40 North Pearl Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12243 Duties Description The Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 (TAS1) G-18 positions, will be located within the Division of Employment and Income Support Programs (EISP), fully supporting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), SNAP Outreach and Education (SNAP-ED) and/or Summer EBT (S-EBT) programs.Duties may include but are not limited to the following:u2022 Obtain a thorough understanding of SNAP, SNAP-Ed, and/or S-EBT eligibility criteria, program rules and federal and state requirements;u2022 Review, analyze and develop policies and procedures for assigned program areas;u2022 Participate in the development and delivery of training materials and other presentations;u2022 Serve as a liaison to local districts and/or contractors, and provide technical assistance and instruction on policy guidance and related procedures;u2022 Assist with monitoring program operations; analyze operational and outcome data;u2022 Contribute to the preparation of Federal and State plans, reports, corrective action plans, audits, and waiver requests as needed;u2022 Conduct SNAP/SNAP-Ed program management reviews; monitor local district and/or contractor operations as required, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Prepare reports, identify deficiencies and work with districts on corrective actions, including training, as necessary;u2022 Assist in the development and management of SNAP-related contracts and programs, including developing program plans, reviewing and approving vouchers to ensure claims are in line with program goals and allowable expenditures; develop, issue and review Requests for Proposals (RFPs); work with Legal, Budget and Contract staff as needed;u2022 Supervise one to two staff in traineeship role; provide guidance and answers to questions;u2022 Provide elevated review and response to written and oral requests from contractors, local districts, benefit recipients, legislators and other sources with professionalism and accuracy;u2022 Ensure accurate and complete processing of Summer EBT program documents, such as applications, client verification documentation, and appeal requests; and u2022 Complete other special projects and SNAP related initiatives as assigned. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.For Trainee 1 Level, you must have a bacheloru2019s or higher degree. For Trainee 2 Level, you must have a bachelor's or higher degree; AND one year of professional experience performing one or more of the following:u2022 Administering temporary assistance programs and initiatives to assess applicant/recipient needs, determine eligibility and/or provide services or benefits to low-income individuals or families. Such initiatives may include, but are not limited to, the development of systems applications for determining eligibility and benefit levels for temporary assistance programs;u2022 Planning, implementing, assessing, monitoring and/or evaluating programs to deliver effective temporary assistance and/or workforce development/training programs to unemployed, underemployed, low income or disabled individuals;u2022 Managing contracts and related budgets for workforce development/training and/or temporary assistance programs, including contract development, negotiation and execution, and fiscal management, monitoring or program review; andu2022 Planning, developing, managing, or administering programs that provide care and service to adults, children, and/or families in need of assistance, including childcare, foster care, medical assistance and adult residential care, aid to the refugee and/or immigrant population, or child and adult protective care.Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.For the Full Performance Level, you must have a bachelor's or higher degree; AND two years of professional experience performing one or more of the following:u2022 Administering temporary assistance programs and initiatives to assess applicant/recipient needs, determine eligibility and/or provide services or benefits to low-income individuals or families. Such initiatives may include, but are not limited to, the development of systems applications for determining eligibility and benefit levels for temporary assistance programs;u2022 Planning, implementing, assessing, monitoring and/or evaluating programs to deliver effective temporary assistance and/or workforce development/training programs to unemployed, underemployed, low income or disabled individuals;u2022 Managing contracts and related budgets for workforce development/training and/or temporary assistance programs, including contract development, negotiation and execution, and fiscal management, monitoring or program review; andu2022 Planning, developing, managing, or administering programs that provide care and service to adults, children, and/or families in need of assistance, including childcare, foster care, medical assistance and adult residential care, aid to the refugee and/or immigrant population, or child and adult protective care.Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Temporary Assistance Programs are: Family Assistance (FA), Jobs Program, Safety Net Assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SSI State Supplement Program, Emergency Assistance to Families or Adults (EAF,EAA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps), Employment Services for Recipients of Public Assistance or SNAP, Energy Assistance, Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), Emergency Rental Assistance Program/Landlord Rental Assistance Program (ERAP/LRAP, Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Benefits (P-EBT), Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Benefits (Summer EBT), and MedicaidOR55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: QUALIFICATIONS:Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at on the appropriate eligible list in Albany. Additional Comments A full-time, permanent or contingent permanent appointment will be made. This position requires up to 30% travel to off-site meetings and to social services districts. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the terested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to and reference posting #25-173. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.u2022 $ 53,764 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-14)u2022 $ 59,994 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-16)u2022 $ 66,951 (Full Performance level SG-18)NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (u201cBIPOCu201d); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Recruitment Unit Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B City Albany State NY Zip Code 12243 Notes on Applying To apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum terested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to and reference posting #25-173. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your accordance with state law, Governoru2019s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.

Created: 2025-10-09