Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1 Watervliet Avenue Extension

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Job Specifics

Duties Description NYSIF is seeking an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator to serve all Capital Region NYSIF Offices. This position is a split role reporting to the EAP Regional Representative and the NYSIF Deputy Director of Administration or their designee.

The role of the EAP coordinator is to provide confidential information, problem assessment, and referral services to state employees and their family members, and to serve as a resource to agencies and facilities in addressing work-life issues.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•Provide confidential assessment and referral services to employees and their families.
•Comply with all NYS EAP policies and procedures in a professional and ethical manner.
•Create and maintain a resource file of local, public, and private services.
•Understand health insurance benefits and other negotiated benefits for state employees.
•Maintain regular contact and communication with the EAP regional representative and committee chairperson.
•Attend EAP committee meetings and provide input on current issues to the committee.
•Complete and submit a monthly statistical report to the EAP regional office and the committee chairperson, in a timely manner, to be reviewed at each committee meeting.
•Arrange return-to-work meetings to ease employee’s transition back to the workplace following an extended absence.
•Assist the agency in formulating a response to critical incidents in and outside the workplace.
•Provide New Employee Orientation, EAP Training for Supervisors, and other promotional presentations or trainings, as needed.
•Assist with preparation of EAP announcements, flyers, newsletters, and other promotional materials.
•Work with the EAP committee to plan and implement activities for employees, focusing on health and wellness programs.
•Meet and aide all Department programmatic areas with guidance and assistance related to long-term sustainable knowledge transfer and workforce planning.
•Perform all other associated and occupational related duties as assigned, including special projects.

Minimum Qualifications • Seven years of the experience* described for Equal Opportunity
Specialist 1; OR one year of State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and
inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, or
training position allocated at or above Grade 18.

*Qualifying experience includes working with organizations concerned with equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs; or in recruiting, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members.

Substitutions: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the nonsupervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable about health insurance benefits and other negotiated benefits for state employees.
• Proven track record of maintaining confidentiality and providing guidance to employees.
• Experience giving presentations, trainings or orientations to employees.
• Experience preparing announcements, flyers or other promotional materials.

Additional Comments 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 contracts.

Fringe Benefits:
•Competitive Compensation.
•Future Career Growth Potential.
•Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
•Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
•Paid State and Federal Holidays.
•Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
•Retirement Options.
•Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
•Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.

NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.


Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.

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

How to Apply

Name Eva-Rae Andrews

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street PO Box 66699

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your cover letter and resume to hr@nysif.com, referencing the vacancy post number in the subject line of your email.