Support Services Assistant, Box OSEA-68/95763

New York State Education Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thirteen paid holidays annually

Eligible for various health insurance programs

Enrollment in the pension system

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Support Services Assistant to assist a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in various clerical tasks. The role requires a High School Diploma and offers intriguing benefits, including paid leave and health insurance. This is an entry-level position with a pay rate of $17.00/hr in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Special consideration for candidates with clerical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
• Perform data entry and filing tasks.
• Answer phone calls and take messages.

Skills

Data entry

Filing

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Support Services Assistant, Box OSEA-68/95763

Support Services Assistant, Box OSEA-68/95763

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New York State Education Department provided pay range

This range is provided by New York State Education Department. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Duties Description

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates for a Support Services Assistant position in the Manhattan District Office. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assisting a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the following:

• Data entry in various computer programs;
• Filing including sorting, locating, and returning files;
• Physically manipulate file folders;
• Learning new computer data systems, as needed;
• Escorting visitors;
• Delivering files and worksheets;
• Answering phone calls, taking messages and connecting or forwarding callers; and
• Performing other routine clerical duties, as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have either a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency diploma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience working in a clerical office setting.

Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a temporary hourly appointment. This appointment is contingent upon the continued employment of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to whom assistance is being provided. Regular statewide travel may be required.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 10, 2025 to [e-mail] (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OSEA-68/95763) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
  
  

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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