Company Profile
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Company Overview
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) oversees one of the nation’s largest substance use disorder systems of care. The agency’s responsibilities include:
• Overseeing approximately 1,700 prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery programs that serve over 680,000 individuals per year.
• Inspecting and monitoring over 900 chemical dependence treatment programs to ensure quality of care and compliance with standards. This includes operating 12 State-run Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs).
• Providing comprehensive education and prevention programs through school and community-based providers.
• Coordination of state-federal relations in the area of addiction services.
• Monitoring gambling and substance use disorder trends in New York State.
• Linking clients served by other agencies and within the criminal justice system to addiction services.
• Providing education and training to persons dealing with clients.
• Administering the credentialing of alcoholism and substance use counselors, problem gambling counselors, prevention practitioners and prevention specialists in New York State.
• Approving the establishment, incorporation and/or construction of facilities offering substance use disorder services in New York State.
OASAS has two main administrative locations in Albany and Manhattan; and Regional Offices in Albany, Manhattan, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Long Island. The agency also directly operates 12 ATCs: Russell E. Blaisdell ATC (Orangeburg); Bronx ATC (Bronx); Charles K. Post ATC (West Brentwood); Creedmoor ATC (Queens Village); Kingsboro ATC (Brooklyn); McPike ATC (Utica); Richard C. Ward ATC (Middletown); John L. Norris ATC (Rochester); St. Lawrence ATC (Ogdensburg); South Beach ATC (Staten Island); Margaret A. Stutzman ATC (Buffalo); and Dick Van Dyke ATC (Willard). Our ATCs serve around 8,000 individuals per year.
OASAS is always looking for qualified individuals to join our dedicated staff. Employment at OASAS offers a rewarding career for individuals interested in providing important addiction services to New Yorkers in need. A wide array of career opportunities are available, including clinical, programmatic, and administrative positions.
We have a variety of job openings that consistently change over time. Presently, as an agency and across all of our locations, we have 100+ job postings (both annual and hourly *as needed* positions). Our Annual (non-hourly) positions include a generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts.
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 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.
Company History
Please visit our website at: https://oasas.ny.gov/
Benefits
New York State provides a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage; a pension plan; and a generous paid leave program.
Medical Coverage
• Choice of individual or family coverage. Choice of Empire Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization.
• All plans provide hospital, medical/surgical, mental health, substance abuse, and prescription drug coverage.
• Premiums paid through biweekly deduction. Rates vary depending on plan chosen.
• 28 day waiting period before medical coverage becomes effective.
Dental Coverage
• Choice of individual or family coverage. Benefits provided through Emblem Health/GHI Preferred Dental Plan.
• No premium for coverage (individual or family); New York State pays full premium for active employees.
• 28 day waiting period before dental coverage becomes effective.
Vision Coverage
• Choice of individual or family coverage. Benefits provided through Davis Vision.
• No premiums for coverage (individual or family); New York State pays full premium for active employees.
• 28 day waiting period before vision coverage becomes effective.
New York State & Local Retirement System
• Defined benefit plan. Pension benefit based on age, years of credited service, and final average salary.
• New members of the retirement system would be in Tier 6, with pre-tax contributions based on salary.
• Membership is mandatory for permanent, full-time employees. Membership is optional for others.
• Members are vested after 5 years.
• Full retirement at age 63. May retire as early as age 55 if vested, but if less than age 63, retirement allowance will be permanently reduced by an early age reduction.
• May take loan against contribution after at least one year of service. Repayment of loans is through payroll deduction.
New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
• Voluntary savings program used to save additional, tax-deferred money for retirement.
• Employees elect how to invest contributions. Options include a guaranteed interest fund, money mark fund, and a variety of stock and bond mutual funds.
Attendance and Leave
• Basic work week for full-time employees is 40 hours (8 hours/day) at our Addiction Treatment Centers, and 37.5 hours (7.5 hours/day) in our administrative offices.
• Vacation Accruals: Earn 13 days annually during first 6 years. Receive one bonus day of vacation on anniversary date for each year of service up to 7 years (and 7 days). Starting the seventh year, earn at rate of 20 days per year. After completing 20 years, become eligible for additional bonus days. Can be carried over year to year, subject to maximum accrual as of April 1st of each year.
• Sick Leave: Earn 13 days annually. May be used at retirement to offset cost of retiree medical coverage, and to be calculated as service credit in calculation of pension benefits. Can be carried over year to year, subject to maximum accrual.
• Personal Leave: Credited with 5 days each year on anniversary date. Cannot be carried over from year to year.
• Holiday Leave: 13 compensated State holidays annually.
Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Care Spending Accounts - contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible health-related expenses not reimbursed by insurance.
• Dependent Care Advantage Accounts - contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for childcare, elder care, or disabled dependent care.
• Adoption Advantage Account – contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for expenses related to adoption of an eligible child.
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