Based on the results of the canvass of the current eligible list for the Community Services Program Analyst 1, the Department of State may elect to make a provisional appointment to this position rather than a permanent appointment. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the Community Services Program Analyst 1 exam and be reachable for appointment from the newly established eligible list.
The minimum qualifications for Provisional appointment are:
1. a master's or higher degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND one year of full-time qualifying experience.
OR 2. a bachelor's degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND two years of full-time qualifying experience.
OR 3. an associate degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND four years of full-time qualifying experience.
OR 4. six years of full-time qualifying experience. **
**Qualifying Experience: Experience in two or more of the following activities: administering, monitoring, or evaluating*** human services programs for economically or socially disadvantaged individuals and families in such areas as health, nutrition, housing, economic development, or education.
***Experience in administering, monitoring, or evaluating human services programs is defined as having responsibility for directing, organizing, AND controlling the program and/or supervising the professional staff who directly implement the program.
**NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience providing direct care to individuals, case work, child protective services or support, determining eligibility benefits for public assistance, social work, counseling, community service worker/liaison, fraud investigator, family support advocate, nurse, teacher, youth aide, psychologist, and welfare or Medicaid examiner/coordinator are NOT considered qualifying experience.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are:
1. a master's or higher degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND one year of full-time qualifying experience.
OR 2. a bachelor's degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND two years of full-time qualifying experience.
OR 3. an associate degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND four years of full-time qualifying experience.
OR 4. six years of full-time qualifying experience. **
**Qualifying Experience: Experience in two or more of the following activities: administering, monitoring, or evaluating*** human services programs for economically or socially disadvantaged individuals and families in such areas as health, nutrition, housing, economic development, or education.
***Experience in administering, monitoring, or evaluating human services programs is defined as having responsibility for directing, organizing, AND controlling the program and/or supervising the professional staff who directly implement the program.
**NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience providing direct care to individuals, case work, child protective services or support, determining eligibility benefits for public assistance, social work, counseling, community service worker/liaison, fraud investigator, family support advocate, nurse, teacher, youth aide, psychologist, and welfare or Medicaid examiner/coordinator are NOT considered qualifying experience.
It 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Community Services Program Analyst must demonstrate adequate proficiency for the task, including:
- Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations, programs, activities, functions, service area, grantee organizational structure, and board composition.
- Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the programs and the organizations.
- Knowledge of the current CSBG National & State Goals and Outcome Measures and the CSBG National Performance Indicators and the ability to provide technical assistance to grantees on their application.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to exercise professional care in conducting of assigned tasks.
- Ability to base findings on objective evaluations of pertinent information.
- Ability to serve grantees in the most effective way, with the least burden and with respect.
- Ability to recognize, honor and respect human diversity.
- Ability to uphold confidentiality.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Actively participate in the administration of the Community Services Block Grant and related programs.
- Assist with the implementation of the goals and activities outlined in the most recent CSBG State Plan.
- Serve as a representative of the State of New York, the Department of State and the Division of Community Services.
- Assist with contract administration of programs funded by the Division of Community Services.
- Assist the Division with administrative duties such as processing contracts and amendments, review and process vouchers, and analyze vendor responsibility documents.
- Analyze the data and prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct research and recommend pilot projects based upon the needs of the subrecipients.
- Assess internal controls within the Division to mitigate risk.
- Provide guidance to division staff on contract review processes and revisions, based upon guidelines and standards.
- Assist with preparing information for draft reports and assist with preparation of information for audits.
- Develop monitoring plans for assigned subrecipients and develop a technical assistance plan to address specific needs identified.
- Attend board meetings and participate in subrecipient activities as requested.
- Provide specialized support in cases of disaster and crisis.
- Assist with the technical assistance needs of the subrecipient, particularly in the area planning, reporting on outcomes, and the development of plans for continuous support and improvement.
- Assess the effectiveness of technical assistance and provide updates and modifications as necessary.
- Prepare routine paperwork and reports (Examples include timesheets, travel vouchers, monthly reports, and training requests)
- Work as part of a team with other staff, including legal and fiscal departments, to ensure comprehensive oversight of subrecipients.
- Ability to read and compare documents, communicate changes in contract requirements to division staff.
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