Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric ...

NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P26277 Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade 06 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $36232 to $44828 Annually Employment Type Part-Time Part-time Percent 50% Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 20 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Erie Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14213 Duties Description Are 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:u2022 Data entryu2022 Maintaining filesu2022 Answering phonesu2022 Opening and sorting mailu2022 Scheduling meetings and interviews Minimum Qualifications Candidates 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 candidatesu2013must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. ORCandidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.ORCandidates 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 Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:u2022 NYS medical, dental, and vision insuranceu2022 Access to tuition assistance programsu2022 Paid time off u2013 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leaveu2022 NYS Retirement programsA background check will be required.This is a part-time (50%) position. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 716-816-2554 Email Address Address Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14213 Notes on Applying Indicate 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.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.

Created: 2026-03-07