NYS Department of Labor Seeks an Immigrant Workers Specialist in Middletown! Apply by Jan. 9th!

by | Jan 3, 2025 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Immigration, Local Job Offers, Progressive News Network

NYS Department of Labor Seeks an Immigrant Workers Specialist in Middletown! Apply by Jan. 9th!

APPLICATIONS DUE: 1/9/25

VACANCY ID # 176224

SALARY RANGE: From $65,001 to $82,656 annually

LOCATION: Middletown, NY

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct community outreach activities to ensure that DOL programs and services are accessible and responsive to the needs and concerns of immigrant workers
  • Hold workshops to enhance immigrant workers’ understanding of their rights under State and federal labor laws, rules, and regulations, and ensure that they are aware of the Department’s resources
  • Measure effectiveness of the Department’s immigrant outreach efforts through process and outcome evaluation
  • Improve the culture competency of Department staff to improve responsiveness to the needs and interests of immigrant workers
  • For a full list of responsibilities, visit the listing online: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=176224

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans (including dental and vision at no additional cost)
  • Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
  • CNYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
  • Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
  • Paid parental leave
  • Possibility for telecommuting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

This 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, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications:

  •  Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience providing assistance, direction or support to improve, protect and preserve the rights of workers and immigrants, or assisting clients in understanding and participating in public or private programs. The experience must include involvement in public education, communications, or community outreach activities.
    • Substitution: A Master’s or law degree may substitute for one year of experience.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License and access to a motor vehicle

TO APPLY:

Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter via email to labor.sm.personnel.[email protected] or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include Vacancy ID 176224, Immigrant Workers Specialist 1 – Middletown in the subject of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay in processing your application.

These documents must be received by 1/9/25.

For more information about this position, please visit the listing online: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=176224