Easter Seals Jobs

37.5 hours per weekJob SpecificsMinimum QualificationsA bachelor’s degree and six years of experience providing assistance, direction or support to improve, protect, and preserve the rights of workers and/or immigrants, or assisting clients inunderstanding and participating in public or private programs. At least two years of the experience must include working on immigrant issues and some involvement in public education, communications, or community outreach activities. Three years of the experience must have involved supervision of professional staff.NOTE: A master’s degree or law degree may substitute for one year of experience for all levels.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Spanish language proficiency in speaking, reading and writing.- Investigative experience- gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non-structured activities including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigations.- Experience in building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.- Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholdersNote: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.Duties DescriptionAs the Director of Immigrant Workers Services for the Division of Compliance and Education, the incumbent will perform the following duties, not limited to:- Oversees the Division of Compliance and Education.- Plans, develops, and expands the outreach and enforcement mission and functions of the Division.- Oversees the development of methods and procedures for implementing the outreach and enforcement functions of the Division.- Directs the control of expenditures in accordance with operating needs and budget allotments.- Performs continuous evaluations of Division policies, procedures, and programs; and recommends or initiates changes and improvements.- Represents the Department at meetings and community events related to immigrant workers rights, issues and concerns. Serves on departmental and interdepartmental workgroups to define program requirements and identify best practices.- Represents the Commissioner of Labor in State, regional, national, and international conventions, and with other professional groups as spokesperson on immigrant issues in New York State.- Oversees the processing of the foreign labor certification program, which includes both H-2A and H-2B temporary visas, and the U visa certification process.- Prepares and submits the annual report on the review and evaluation of the Department’s services and programs for immigrant workers to the Commissioner of Labor.- Coordinates activities on potential criminal cases with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.- Oversees the Division’s efforts relating to labor trafficking, including involvement with various anti-trafficking coalitions and services for trafficking victims and their families.- Assists in recommending legislation regarding immigrant workers; and provides information regarding current or proposed projects, policies, and programs to officials and other interested parties.Additional CommentsNotes regarding position and salary:This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by June 28, 2024 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.workerprotection@labor.ny.gov 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#161051, Director Immigrant Workers Services - NYC, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.

Minimum Salary: 108665 Maximum Salary: 137319 Salary Unit: Yearly