Staten Island jobs 2025: New York state positions paying up to $80,934

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The state of New York has posted several new position openings on Staten Island in the month of December, with varying levels of experience and education required. Salaries range from $35.54 per hour to an annual salary of $80,934.

New York state provides careers that touch every part of public life, including education, environmental conservation, and health care. The state employs people of all ages, backgrounds, and education levels, from first responders to engineers, nurses, research scientists, and plow drivers.

State employees receive comprehensive compensation packages, including health and retirement benefits and work-life balance options, such as flexible work hours and alternative work schedules.

Here’s a look at the newest postings and the salary for each:

Salary range: $64,569 to $80,934

Application deadline: Dec. 18,2025

Job description: The Addictions Counselor 1 serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center’s (ATC) multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a higher-level Addictions Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• May function as a primary counselor for an assigned group or groups of clients managing all facets of clinical services and direct care.
• Assists with developing and providing group and individual treatment services to patients throughout the evening and weekend programming.
• Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of recreational, vocational, and social activities.
• Interviews clients and reviews medical/psychiatric history; completes various assessments as part of treatment plan development
• Monitors patient compliance with treatment goals.
• Completes required client and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Provides orientation to the clients regarding the nature of the treatment facility, including its programs, activities, policies, and rules.

Applicants must be currently employed as an addictions counselor 1 or posess current registration as a credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-advanced counselor, or CASAC master counselor in New York state or eligible for transfer.

Applicants must possess current registration as a credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC) in New York State.

Salary range: $35.54 (hourly)

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

Job description: The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (Hourly) will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The incumbent will function as an admissions coordinator and may be responsible for managing a small counseling caseload.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Interview clients and review medical/psychiatric history, and complete various assessments as part of treatment plan development.
• Assess individual and family needs, strengths and limitations.
• Completes required client and facility admissions documentation, adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations.
• Provide sorientation to the clients regarding the nature of the treatment facility, including its programs, activities, policies, and rules.
• Records significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical condition.
• Determines the individual needs for referral to community-based services.
• Serves as a resource to other team members regarding social adjustment, discharge service needs, and the effective utilization of community services.
• May provide individual, group, and family counseling, as well as crisis intervention.
• May provide clinical consultation and assistance to members of the professional staff and members of the treatment team, under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
• Prepares reports and maintain all records as required.

Possession of a license and current registration as a licensed master social worker in New York State is required. Candidates must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Positions posted in previous months but still remaining open include:

Habilitation Specialist 1, Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Willowbrook

Salary range: $57,764 to $72,630

Application deadline: Dec. 10, 2025.

Job description: Assist and support individuals in acquiring, retaining, and improving the self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to live successfully in home and/or community-based settings. Incumbents work directly with individuals to help them lead better lives; develop and implement person-centered plans for habilitation services; assist in setting goals; and monitor individuals’ progress in achieving their valued outcomes.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the Life Plan process, along with the Individual,family/advocate, Care Manager and other service providers.

Assesses individual’s skill levels and identifies appropriate methods to teach/assist individuals in acquiring, improving, and maintaining life skills.

Completes required habilitation documentation in accordance with agency and program requirements.

Develops and updates Staff Action Plans (SAPs) in accordance with the Life Plan.

Develops and updates Safeguard Summary Plans (SSPs) as needed.

Trains staff on the implementation of Staff Action Plan outcomes and documentation of individual’s response to services.

Monitors the implementation of Safeguard Summary Plan (SSP), Staff Action Plan (SAP).

Reviews all documentation, assess status and progress of the Staff Action Plan (SAP) and Safeguard Summary Plan (SSP).

Revises as needed to ensure that plans continue to reflect the individual’s abilities and need for protective oversight and supports.

Reviews Daily Service Recording monthly and generate Monthly Summary Notes based on the implementation of the Staff Action Plan.

Participate in activities which support the program(s) and/or the unit’s approach to providing optimum care for all individuals.

A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a human services field is required. For the purpose of these qualifications, a degree in a human service field includes the professional disciplines of audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, vocational counseling, social work, speech/language pathology and therapeutic recreation (including concentrations in art, creative art, dance, drama, music, or physical education.)

Junior Field Representative, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, St. George

Salary range: $55,093 to $71,719

Application deadline: Dec. 15, 2025.

Job description: Under general supervision, the Junior Field Representative assists the Project Manager and/or Field Representative in all aspects of a construction project, assisting in the management of field work, but also involving aspects including, but not limited to, contract administration and monitoring project budgets and schedules.

The Junior Field Representative undertakes assignments as directed and works both independently and under the general supervision of project assigned staff.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect installation of the work on a daily basis.
• Assist in coordinating the work of all trades.
• Interpret contract plans and specifications.
• Schedule and supervise required testing and monitor results.
• Attend job meetings, progress meetings and coordination meetings.
• Prepare notes and minutes of meetings and coordinate the associated follow-up.
• Assist in estimating costs and monitoring the project budget.
• Assist in reviewing progress payments.
• Assist in evaluating change proposals and preparing change orders.
• Assist in evaluating claims.
• Assist DASNY Field Representative/Management staff with essential tasks.
• Develop and maintain records for the project or program including contract documents, files, logs, lists and other records.

Weekly travel may be required, depending on assignment, using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle.

This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. The position requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.)