STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The state of New York has posted several new position openings on Staten Island in the month of November, with varying levels of experience and education required. Salaries range from $55,537 to $125,413.

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:

Addictions Counselor

Full-time salary range: $64,569 to $80,934

Application deadline: Nov. 27, 2025

Job description: The Addictions Counselor 1 serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center’s (ATC’s) 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.
  • Provides crisis intervention
  • Maintains relationships with vocational, educational, social services, probation, parole, referral agencies, and other community agencies associated with client rehabilitation to ensure continuity of services.
  • May communicate with insurance companies to obtain both preauthorization and recurring reviews.
  • Conducts routine rounds and documents observations; maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
  • May transport clients using agency vehicles.
  • Participates in meal preparation and distribution.
  • Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications are available at StateJobsNY.

Administrative Law Judge/Assistant Administrative Law Judge:

Full time salary range: $83,326 to $121,413

Application deadline: Feb. 2, 2026

Job description: The Administrative Law Judge, under the title of Motor Vehicle Referee, will be engaged in professional legal work conducting administrative hearings and rendering decisions for the adjudication of moving traffic violations, as well as those involving fatal accidents, persistent violators, false statements on Motor Vehicle documents, or driving without insurance.

They will also conduct hearings involving charges of violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Commissioner’s Rules and Regulations by commercial establishments such as repair shops, dealers, inspection stations, driving schools, commercial bus drivers and school bus operators.

In some cases, the incumbent will prepare cases for review by the Motor Vehicle’s Appeals Board. In addition to the New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Commissioner’s Rules and Regulations, the incumbent of this position will also render decisions for violations of the Navigation Law by boaters, and the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Laws by operators of snowmobiles. Decisions are also influenced by the Zero Tolerance Program as well as new regulations concerning emission inspections.

Minimum qualifications are available at StateJobsNY.

Developmental Assistant 1

Full-time salary range: $66,781-$71,548

Application Deadline: Nov. 20, 2025

Job description: Supervises Direct Support Assistants and other direct care staff in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Determines staff assignments and reassignments; maintains time and attendance records; completes performance evaluations; arranges for and trains staff in the implementation and documentation of services; and monitors staff activities to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and instructions.

Participates in the development of individual habilitation plans; implements or supervises the implementation of portions of individual habilitation plans, including activities, programs, work, and leisure times; observes individual reactions and progress; and documents and discusses observations with clinical and program staff. The candidate will maintain and monitor household inventories; ensure the proper use and availability of supplies and equipment; initiate requests to replace or repair furnishings; and assist or supervises routine maintenance, minor repairs, and housekeeping activities to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

The person in the position manages individuals’ funds and related records, and assists individuals in keeping track of their personal possessions and finances. They provide or arrange for individuals’ transportation to and from recreational, social, work, school, or medical activities. And they will be expected to respond to crisis situations and medical emergencies following established guidelines, procedures, and first-aid techniques.

Registered Nurse 1

Part-time salary: $55,573

Application deadline: Nov. 19, 2025

Job description: The George A. Jervis Clinic at the OPWDD NYS Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities is a unique, state operated diagnostic and research clinic that serves children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, genetic disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Position is for a part-time (50%, 20 hours per week) registered nurse to serve as an RN and Clinical Studies Coordinator in out-patient Article 16, Part 676 Diagnostic and Research Clinic.

Primary duties:

  • Assist with all relevant nursing care needs of patients being evaluated in the Jervis Clinic. Care includes but is not limited to chart preparation, obtaining vitals, assisting clinicians during evaluation, performing venipuncture, sample collection (cheek swab, blood or urine sample), obtaining signature of appropriate party, physician orders and form completion and dissemination. Participate as needed in employee health evaluations.
  • Work with research scientists/clinicians who have obtained Institutional Review Board approval for protocols in recruiting for subjects, facilitating participation, scheduling, obtaining consents and processing samples for send out.
  • Ensure timely receipt of results and established follow up actions. Collaborate with colleagues, particularly genetic counselor and physicians in obtaining needed consents/approvals to facilitate genetic testing.
  • Design outreach protocols and facilitate interactions with interested parties (agencies, residences, parents/family members, individuals) to participate in genetic testing protocols. Work with appropriate parties to schedule, arrange and complete protocols and ensure successful completion of all aspects of testing and follow up. Work with clinicians/research scientists to collect and analyze data and work to publish and disseminate information gained. Some travel may be required.
  • Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York state.

Minimum qualifications are available at StateJobsNY.

Research Scientist 3 – Human Genetics/Genomic Medicine Laboratory

Salary range: $100,336 to $125,413

Application deadline: Nov. 26, 2026

Job description: Performs independent original research, or functions as a member of a research team performing different phases of the research process. Serve as a principal source of information for their own research projects, whether inside of the State research environment, or with researchers from other organizations. Projects may involve new fields where objectives are not clear, and where conventional research methods may not be effective. Projects are expected to result in publishable work products based on interpretation and evaluation of results. Supervisors provide general instructions regarding project scope and study objectives.

May direct a small team of lower-level Research Scientists that work with the Research Scientist 3 in supporting roles. The New York State Institute for Basic Research is seeking a candidate to fill a Research Scientist 3/Research Coordinator position in the Human Genetics Department, with responsibilities related to work performed in the IBR/Jervis Clinic. This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week.

Duties/Responsibilities: IBR has undertaken the mission of developing a Genomics Core Facility, with research goals focused on intellectual disability and autism. The individual we seek to hire for this position will have the unique opportunity to play a significant role in the development of this effort. NYS OPWDD IBR provides a professional setting in a world-renowned research facility located on Staten Island on a wooded, suburban campus with free off-street parking. Attendance at and participation in professional meetings and conferences is encouraged and financially supported, and publication fees in professional journals are supported through the agency budget.

Telecommuting work plan is negotiable after some probation period. The selected candidate will be focused on detailed phenotyping and medical characterization of rare genetic syndromes presenting in the Jervis Clinic and/or involving mutations in genes already under study, such as NAA10, NAA15, ANKRD11, and TAF1. The coordinator will work with Dr. Gholson Lyon and other members of the Jervis clinic (including a genetic counselor) on detailed phenotyping of humans with mutations of these genetic syndromes. Some clinical assessment may also be done remotely over videoconference. The coordinator will also work with existing staff in the laboratory on the collection, organization and analysis of all human phenotyping data. The coordinator will also work with the Principal Investigator and other members of the Jervis clinic on human regulatory aspects of the ongoing studies at IBR. The coordinator will be trained on how to administer quantitative scales concerning the research participants, such as Vineland-3 with the parents and possibly the Bayley scale of Infant and Toddler Development. The position involves independent analysis of the phenotyping data, to address new hypotheses that will be postulated with the PI, stemming from the clinical observations. Extensive data analysis using Excel and graphing with Graphpad Prism or a similar graphing program is expected. The coordinator should write first drafts of manuscripts, followed by extensive revision with the PI and other members of the Jervis clinic. There are also other ongoing projects involving mouse studies and collaboration with New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF), located in Manhattan, on characterization of induced pluripotent stem cells, primary cells, and/or downstream assays, related to some of the genetic syndromes already under study at IBR. The Coordinator might help with analyzing and writing up results from these experiments, but wet lab experimentation will not be required (although this is available if desired). This can also include data entry, both manually and in an electronic spreadsheet. The position requires a high degree of autonomy and drive, with an expectation that the coordinator will work independently and with direction provided on a regular basis. Coordination with clinic and laboratory colleagues is also expected.

Previously posted positions

Currently, more than 25 previously posted New York state positions remain open on Staten Island. Open positions include, but are not limited to, dietitian, social worker assistant, media specialist and cleaner.

To learn about new job postings in New York state, visit StateJobsNY.

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