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Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS)

State of New York - Temporary and Disability...
Albany, NY Temporary
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS) position at State of New York - Temporary and Disability...?

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 G-18 will be located in the Employment and Advancement Services Bureau (EAS) within the Division of Employment and Income Support Programs (EISP). The position will receive supervisory support from a Temporary Assistance Specialist 2, G-23. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provide ongoing employment policy support for Temporary Assistance (TA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs by reviewing, analyzing and interpreting federal and State regulations. Assisting in the preparation of responses to federal and other outside inquiries related to TA and SNAP employment policies and programs. Preparing policy documents, training materials, improved monitoring documents, and other instructional materials for local districts and other local workforce providers including contractors;• Provide day-to-day technical assistance as an Employment Services Advisor for assigned counties. This includes: responding to policy questions from district staff and providing guidance on operational issues including; but not limited to, local procedures governing development and use of work activities and data reporting;• Support district employment operations through the provision of technical assistance including sharing of best practices, operational recommendations, and facilitation of regional meetings for district employment staff; and • Assist districts in enhancing their SNAP E&T programs by collaborating with local workforce partners, identifying opportunities for in-demand career paths, and helping monitor their ABAWD workforce programs.• Assist with completing the work associated with other Bureau activities as needed.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS: For Trainee 1, four years of experience administering temporary assistance programs and initiatives to assess applicant or recipient needs, determine eligibility or provide services or benefits to low income individuals or families; Planning, implementing, assessing, monitoring or evaluating programs to deliver effective temporary assistance or workforce development or training programs to unemployed, underemployed, low income or disabled individuals; Managing contracts and related budgets for workforce development or training or temporary assistance programs, including contract development, negotiation and execution, and fiscal management, monitoring or program review; and Planning, developing, managing, or administering programs that provide care and service to adults, children, or families in need of assistance, including child care, foster care, medical assistance and adult residential care, aid to the refugee or immigrant population, or child and adult protective care.Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.For Trainee 2, five years of experience administering temporary assistance programs and initiatives to assess applicant or recipient needs, determine eligibility or provide services or benefits to low income individuals or families; Planning, implementing, assessing, monitoring or evaluating programs to deliver effective temporary assistance or workforce development or training programs to unemployed, underemployed, low income or disabled individuals; Managing contracts and related budgets for workforce development or training or temporary assistance programs, including contract development, negotiation and execution, and fiscal management, monitoring or program review; and Planning, developing, managing, or administering programs that provide care and service to adults, children, or families in need of assistance, including child care, foster care, medical assistance and adult residential care, aid to the refugee or immigrant population, or child and adult protective care.Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.For the Full Performance Level, six years of experience administering temporary assistance programs and initiatives to assess applicant or recipient needs, determine eligibility or provide services or benefits to low income individuals or families; Planning, implementing, assessing, monitoring or evaluating programs to deliver effective temporary assistance or workforce development or training programs to unemployed, underemployed, low income or disabled individuals; Managing contracts and related budgets for workforce development or training or temporary assistance programs, including contract development, negotiation and execution, and fiscal management, monitoring or program review; and Planning, developing, managing, or administering programs that provide care and service to adults, children, or families in need of assistance, including child care, foster care, medical assistance and adult residential care, aid to the refugee or immigrant population, or child and adult protective care.Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.OR55 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: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/COMPETITIVE 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 https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.ORReachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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 interview.Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26-010. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.• $ 53,764 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-14)• $ 59,994 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-16)• $ 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. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.

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