<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 07/30/25</p> <p>Applications Due08/29/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID193444</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyMental Health, Office of</p> <p>TitleOffice Assistant 1, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P26653</p> <p>Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide</p> <p>Salary Grade06</p> <p>Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-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 6 AM</p> <p>To 6 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 Onondaga</p> <p>Street Address Hutchings Psychiatric Center</p> <p>620 Madison Street</p> <p>City Syracuse</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code13210</p> <p>Duties Description As an Office Assistant 1, you would spend most of your work time performing keyboarding, data entry, chart compilation or arrangement, or tasks involving keyboarding into computerized systems. You also would perform general office support or clerical duties.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications 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.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>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 candidates-must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Office Assistant 1 eligible list.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Candidates 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.</p> <p>Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance </li><li>Access to tuition assistance programs </li><li>Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth </li><li>Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave </li><li>NYS Retirement programs </li></ul> <p>Background checks will be required.</p> <p>This position is in the Human Resource Management office.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax 315-416-3605</p> <p>Email Address hpcpersonel@omh.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Hutchings Psychiatric Center</p> <p>620 Madison Street</p> <p>City Syracuse</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 13210</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.</p> <p>https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf</p> <p>The 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 en</p>