Minimum Qualifications
Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit is currently recruiting a Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 to oversee their program evaluation department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 if they have:
- Bachelor’s degree and
- 4 years of professional program evaluation experience in a human services setting, which includes: design, modification, and/or utilization of data collection instruments and process; conducting analysis; preparation of reports and other documents; all for the purposes of assessing program operations, improving program effectiveness and efficiency, and informing future program development. 2 years of this experience must have been at a supervisory level.
OR
Candidates from outside and within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 eligible list.
OR
Candidates from within State Service can 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.
OR
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 at Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.
Promotional Field is 1 year as Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Spec 3.
Duties Description
As a Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4, you would oversee the program evaluation department which is responsible for evaluating services provided to individuals with mental illness, including:
- Planning and supervising the development and implementation of program evaluation studies, research, data collections, and analysis
- Communicating evaluation results in reports and/or presentations
- Collaborating with management to use evaluation findings to inform decision making and practices
- Supervising professional and paraprofessional staff in program evaluation department
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment od $3,400.