Training Programs Manager Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description Training Specialists 1 Mental Hygiene develop and deliver major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.
Duties and responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:
• Develops and presents training courses in an agency's training program.
• Identifies and assesses specific training needs by observing and reviewing agency programs and by discussing staff and program requirements with program managers.
• Develops a training program to meet identified needs by determining course content, method of presentation and space and equipment requirements, and obtaining training materials and resources.
• Prepares proposals for training programs utilizing funds provided for in State and employee negotiated agreements, and for Managerial/Confidential training.
• Facilitates training courses by obtaining outside instructors or personally conducting courses and selecting audiovisual teaching aids.
• Reviews outside instructors' lesson plans to ensure consistency with course outlines and training objectives.
• Prepares lesson plans for those courses conducted personally and/or by other instructors, ensuring content will meet training objectives.
• Evaluates training courses with questionnaires, review of work reports, or supervisory evaluation.
• Informs employees and program managers of available training and educational opportunities.
• Prepares and disseminates training announcements and information concerning educational opportunities.
• Provides specific information and course applications for those employees who may have a direct interest in a training course.
• Selects employees for training courses and educational opportunities based on relevance of courses to employee's work, agency priorities, budgetary restraints, and class size.
• Assists program managers and supervisors in developing on-the-job training programs that will optimize performance.
• Reviews on-the-job training programs with supervisors to optimize required learning opportunities for employees.
• Recommends specialized training courses to correct problems or to familiarize staff with new programs, policies, or procedures.
• Provides fiscal and administrative oversight for training-related contracts by assisting with contract development, including solicitation and administration of requests for proposals.
• Provides technical assistance in developing and updating training policies, and updates training manuals using appropriate resources and with assistance and review by supervisors.
• Maintains web-based learning management system within an agency to record compliance and analyze training needs.
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Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive:
Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene, NS (equivalent to SG-14):
Four years of experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.
Training Specialist Trainee 2 Mental Hygiene, NS (equivalent to SG-16):
Five years of experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.
Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene, SG-18:
Six years of experience developing and delivering major segments of institution and community training programs to improve the knowledge and abilities of those caring for and treating individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in institutional and community settings.
Substitution:
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Competitive:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level.
Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
55 B/C Qualifications:
• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.
Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• Appointments may also be made at the Training Specialist Trainee Mental Hygiene levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service.
Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene through the job rate of a Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene.
• Training Specialist Trainee 1 Mental Hygiene: $57,764*
• Training Specialist Trainee 2 Mental Hygiene: $63,994*
• Training Specialist 1 Mental Hygiene: $70,951* - $89,138*
*Amounts include Downstate adjustment ($4,000).
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bernard Fineson Human Resources
Telephone 718-217-5110
Fax 718-264-3436
Email Address BernardFineson.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 80-45 Winchester Blvd. Bldg. 80
Hillside Complex
City Queens Village
State NY
Zip Code 11427
Notes on Applying Please reference the above EOA# 2026-122 Posting Number and Title with resume in all correspondence.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by 8/17/2026 to:
Bernard Fineson DDSO Human Resources Office
OR Email to: BernardFineson.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
OR Fax number: 718-264-3436