<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 02/26/26</p> <p>Applications Due03/12/26</p> <p>Vacancy ID210312</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyEducation Department, State</p> <p>TitleEducation Specialist, Box OSEA-164/92795</p> <p>Occupational CategoryNo Preference</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $22 to $22 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Ulster</p> <p>Street Address Office of Special Education and ACCES</p> <p>Kingston VR District Office</p> <p>City Kingston</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12401</p> <p>Duties Description The New York State Education Department's Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates for a Support Services Assistant position in the Kingston District Office. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assisting a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the following:</p> <ul> <li>Data entry in various computer programs, </li><li>Filing includes sorting, locating, and returning files, </li><li>Physically manipulate file folders, </li><li>Learning new computer data systems, as needed, </li><li>Escorting visitors, </li><li>Delivering files and worksheets, </li><li>Answering phone calls, taking messages, and connecting or forwarding callers; and </li><li>Performing other routine clerical duties, as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have either a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency diploma.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience working in a clerical office setting.</p> <p>Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a temporary hourly appointment. This appointment is contingent upon the continued employment of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to whom assistance is being provided. Regular statewide travel may be required.</p> <p>Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.</p> <p>APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 12, 2026, to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OSEA-164/92795) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.</p> <p>Interested in a job with New York State, but don't know where to start?</p> <p>Visit these links for information on working for New York State:</p> <ul> <li>https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ </li><li>https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf </li></ul> <p>Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:</p> <p>Holiday & Paid Time Off</p> <ul> <li>Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually. </li><li>Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. </li><li>Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually. </li><li>Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. </li><li>Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. </li></ul> <p>Health Care Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs. </li><li>Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. </li></ul> <p>Additional Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply). </li><li>NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. </li><li>Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). </li><li>Eligibility for various life insurance options. </li></ul> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Office of Human Resources Management</p> <p>Telephone (518) 474-5215</p> <p>Fax (518) 486-5631</p> <p>Email Address oseajobs@nysed.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street NYS Education Department</p> <p>89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12234</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 12, 2026, to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OSEA-164/92795) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.</p>