Job Description

Duties Description All Hourly positions with the NYS Office of Addiction Services & Supports (OASAS) are utilized on an "as needed" basis, and as such there is no guarantee of work hours or a set schedule. Any/all questions should be directed to recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

The Office Assistant 1 will provide clerical support to the Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs). Duties include but are not limited to: filing, setting up and maintaining filing systems; answering and directing telephone calls; receiving, opening, reviewing and distributing all incoming mail; preparing correspondence and other documents; drafting responses and prepare routine letters and memoranda; maintaining calendars; copying, scanning and faxing documents; maintaining equipment; and other job-related duties as required.

Use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is expected.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Preferred qualifications: Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Comments The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.


OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.

Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.


New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources Management


Telephone (518) 457-2963


Fax (518) 457-4880


Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov


Address

Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports


City Albany


State NY


Zip Code 12203


Notes on Applying If interested in this position, forward your current resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov Please be sure to include Reference Code DB/OA1/18970/CATC in the subject line of your email. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work at office

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