<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 03/30/26</p> <p>Applications Due04/13/26</p> <p>Vacancy ID212731</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>AgencyMental Health, Office of</p> <p>TitleRecreation Assistant (NY HELPS), New York City Children's Center, Queens Campus, P26739</p> <p>Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services</p> <p>Salary Grade14</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $68630 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 Other (see below)</p> <p>"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus schedule weekend hours. Pass days Wednesday/Thursday</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 8 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 New York</p> <p>Street Address New York City Children's Center - Queens Campus</p> <p>74-03 Commonwealth Blvd.</p> <p>City Bellerose</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code11426</p> <p>Duties Description As a Recreation Assistant, under the supervision of professional treatment staff, your duties will include:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborating with treatment team and planning recreation and rehabilitation activities </li><li>Teaching and coaching individuals on sports, games, and other group activities and encouraging participation </li><li>Observing and recording individuals' responses to activities </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program if the have two years of experience in providing direct care to individuals receiving care and/or treatment in facilities and programs.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Candidates must be reachable for appointment as a Recreation Assistant from the Paraprofessional Careers in Mental Hygiene 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>NOTE: After two years of experience as a Recreation Assistant, Grade 11, the employee will receive a non-competitive promotion to Recreation Worker, Grade 14.</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>The posted salary includes the starting salary as a Recreation Assistant, ISU SG-11 and the ending salary as a Recreation Worker, PS&T, SG-14</p> <p>Additional Comments:</p> <p>This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.</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 718-264-4953</p> <p>Email Address nyccchr@omh.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street New York City Children's Center</p> <p>74-03 Commonwealth Blvd.</p> <p>City Bellerose</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 11426</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease apply by fax or email with a copy of your resume. 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.</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 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.</p>