Office Assistant 1 - HOURLY (McPike ATC)

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A state addiction support office in Utica, NY seeks clerical support personnel. Responsibilities include maintaining filing systems, preparing correspondence, and managing incoming communications. While there are no strict education or experience requirements, candidates with strong computer and organizational skills are preferred. This position encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and those with lived experience in substance use or addiction.

Qualifications

• No minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
• Preferred qualifications include strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to Addiction Treatment Centers.
• Maintain filing systems and handle incoming mail.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain calendars.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties

Provide clerical support to the Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs). Responsibilities include filing, setting up and maintaining filing systems, answering and directing telephone calls, receiving, opening, reviewing and distributing all incoming mail, preparing correspondence and other documents, drafting responses and routine letters and memoranda, maintaining calendars, copying, scanning and faxing documents, maintaining equipment, and performing other job-related duties as required.

Use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is expected.

Qualifications

• No minimum education or experience requirements for this title.
• Preferred qualifications: strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.

Background Investigation Requirements

• Prospective appointees will be screened against the Staff Exclusion List, Criminal Background Check (including state and federal criminal history record checks), and the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Fingerprinting and any required fees may apply.

EEO Statement

New York State OASAS is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides opportunities for all, regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. Individuals with lived substance‑use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail].