Program Aide (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-248/44273

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Special Education and ACCES (OSEA) is seeking a candidate for a Program Aide position in the Transition and Youth Services Unit, based in the Buffalo VR District Office. The incumbent will assist with operational tasks assigned within the Transition and Youth Services Unit and will report directly to the Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for Transition and Youth Services assigned to that VR District Office. The TAYS unit provides services to eligible and potentially eligible youth and are subject matter experts on transition for both the local District Office and the schools in their catchment area. The candidate selected will be responsible for the duties of this position which include, but are not limited to, the following: • Receive and review for completeness potentially eligible applications. Respond to referral source regarding any needed information to accept the application. Accept applications if complete.• Generate authorizations for Pre-ETS services for all potentially eligible customers, and regular VR customers, on the caseload of the TAYS SVRC.• Monitor customer cases to ensure that authorizations that will not be acted on are cancelled and cases are closed as needed.• Assemble reports at the direction of the TAYS SVRC for them to disseminate counseling staff regarding individuals who might be eligible for MSG’s.• Assemble packets of information to be given out at presentations at schools and other tabling events.• Table and present in lieu of TAYS SVRC and VRC’s.• Maintain contact with PE and VR customers at the direction of the TAYS SVRC to keep customers engaged in services. Assist PE customers as needed in transitioning to full VR services when appropriate to include: assembling required documentation and completing application.• Prepare written reports as requested by Central Office Staff.• Other tasks as assigned and delegated by supervisors.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NY HELPSThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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 with 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: • Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Program Aide.Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title salary grade 11 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website: is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position requires 20% in-state travel.Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.This position leads to a maximum salary of $65,061 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contractsAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 21, 2026 to [email protected] (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OSEA-248/44273) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: • • benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following: Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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