Cannabis Special Advisor Jobs

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. Each year, the agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing child care assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being is seeking a self-motivated, executive with a coaching leadership style to support strategic planning and implementation of injury prevention strategies in the Office of Child Safety and Injury Prevention (OCSIP). The OCSIP provides information, resources and training to parents, caregivers and child-serving professionals to reduce risk and eliminate preventable child injuries and fatalities. The office focuses on: 1) raising awareness about the leading causes of childhood injuries, and 2) connecting parents, caregivers and child-serving professionals to safety information and resources.
Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Develop and strengthen productive relationships with intra and inter-agency partners to support the implementation of cohesive marketing, outreach and program strategies focused on child safety and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with External Affairs and inter-agency partners, as necessary, to respond to emerging child injury risks, including supporting the development of marketing campaigns and tactics that reach critically impacted populations across NYC.
• In coordination with External Affairs, conduct outreach and communication strategies to engage and support City Hall and other city agencies involved in public health and child injury prevention to achieve OCSIP’s injury prevention objectives and racial equity/inclusion goals.
• Provide strategic guidance to adapt and amplify effective approaches for reaching and educating parents, caregivers and child-serving professionals citywide and in high priority neighborhoods.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for disseminating child injury prevention information and resources to the public, including researching potential in-kind or budget-relieving promotional and distribution partnerships.
• Support other OCSIP priority projects as new needs emerge.

Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and four (4) years of broad progressively responsible experience including two (2) years at the administrative or managerial level in a governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services.
2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the two (2) years of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate should possess experience and expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused and family centered practice. Excellent group, facilitation, and communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of infant safe sleep recommendations and guidelines, policies and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and well-being while maintaining excellent analytical, organizational skills. The role requires the ability to carry multiple priorities forward at once, to adapt child injury prevention expansion efforts to meet emerging needs (e.g., the increase in the number of children injured by exposure to cannabis edibles), and to communicate effectively across multiple internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge in use of Microsoft Access, Excel and Word is preferred.
Additional Information
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a
candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and
maltreatment report.
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To Apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 557028.
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Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience.*

• Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Duties Description
Reporting to the Chair of the Cannabis Control Board, the incumbent is actively involved in supporting the Cannabis Control Board Chair’s execution of the full scope of their responsibilities. This role engages with other OCM Staff to ensure that the Chair is prepared and supported in providing oversight over New York’s cannabis industry. The Special Advisor to the Cannabis Control Chair also serves as a confidante, advisor and as a strategic thought partner to the Chair.
Additional Duties Include:

• Provides executive level managerial assistance and advice to the Cannabis Control Board Chair and Cannabis Control Board, assuring the mission of the Cannabis Control Board is achieved.
• Assists the Cannabis Control Board Chair in policy decision making and shaping and operationalizing programs, initiatives, and related matters before the Board.
• Acts as liaison between the Cannabis Control Board Chair and Office of Cannabis Management senior staff in the implementation of the Office of Cannabis Management’s Strategic Plan.
• Advises the Cannabis Control Board Chair on the creation of policy initiatives and changes to improve performance, management and decision making of the Cannabis Control Board.
• Represents and assists the Cannabis Control Board Chair in high level meetings with State control agencies, such as the Division of the Budget, NYS Department of Civil Service and the Office of the State Comptroller, to discuss matters concerning the Cannabis Control Board.
• Supports the Cannabis Control Board Chair in ensuring recommendations and requests of Cannabis Control Board members are executed.
• Actively works toward building and maintaining relationships among the Cannabis Control Board Chair and outside partners.
• Support the Cannabis Control Board Chair by serving as a confidante, thought partner and trusted advisor; assist in the refinement and implementation of the Cannabis Control Board Chair’s agenda; assist with managing relationships with organizational partners; serve as proxy for the Cannabis Control Board Chair in key internal settings as needed.
• Assist in the development of Cannabis Control Board policies, processes and procedures that ensure consistency and support continual improvement.

Additional Comments
Telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview. All employees of OCM are required to provide proof of vaccination status through a secure online portal, if vaccinated.
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Low-cost and competitive health insurance plan choices
• Dental & vision insurance at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Up to 13 days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to 8 days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Training & development opportunities

This position may require up to 10% travel.

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First State Compassion

Patient Advisor/Patient Orientation Specialist

Candidate Requirements as per State Law:

· Must be 21 years of age or older

· Must be a Delaware Resident with a Delaware Driver’s License / and or State Issued Identification Card

· Must be able to successfully complete a State and Federal Background check

Applicants who do not meet State of Delaware requirements or FSC job requirements and skills need not apply.

Patient Advisor/Patient Orientation Specialist

STATUS: HOURLY NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISED BY: Dispensary Manager

SUPERVISES: NONE

JOB CAN BE PERFORMED REMOTELY: NO

JOB REQUIRES TRAVEL: NO

JOB SUMMARY: ThePatient Advisor a/k/a “PA” is the second point of contact in the dispensary. He or she will be mainly consulting with patients on a one to one basis. The PA will be responsible for maintaining knowledge on all varieties of medicine and be able to assist patients requiring information and recommendation on all items available. The Patient Orientation Specialist a/k/a “PO” greets and registers patients, confirms status in program for patients, provides overview and orientation materials to patients.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIORNMENT: Work is performed in a busy medical cannabis dispensary. Will be in almost constant contact with patients and co-workers. Work can be stressful and may include dealing with difficult patients demands.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Having extensive knowledge of cannabis, and cannabis by products; as well as their application.

· Must be able to recommend different types of cannabis and products for different ailments

· Keeping display and register area clean and tidy

· Cash handling and running credit/debit cards

· Complete opening and closing checklist – items include, putting any sensitive display items away for the night, wiping down counters, taking out trash, keeping bathroom clean at all times

· Closing out register for balancing at the end of the night

· Greet and verify new patients.

· Provide information regarding the dispensary and services provided through the dispensary, Cannabis, and laws regarding Cannabis.

· Answer the phone, take messages, and direct calls to the proper person.

· Keep the waiting area clean and tidy.

· Maintain accurate online patient database – includes paperwork and data entry, as well as scanning, printing, and possibly faxing documents.

· Keep non-sales area of the main floor clean.

· All tasks otherwise assigned by Management.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work requires periods of prolonged sitting and standing, some bending, walking, stooping, and stretching. Requires normal range of hearing. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a cash register, computer, telephone, calculator, etc. May require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to an environment that is everchanging.

• Ability to adhere to and follow strict policies, SOP’s, and guidelines.

• Must have a positive attitude.

• Must be goal oriented.

• Must possess the ability to work well with others in a team-centric atmosphere.

• Must be punctual, and reliable.

• Must possess problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to have a calm and pleasant demeanor towards all individuals at the dispensary

• Must be open to accepting other roles and/or jobs assigned

• Have the ability to dispense medicine efficiently and accurately to patients needs

• Be able to communicate their personal knowledge of medicinal effects of cannabis to others, clearly and enthusiastically

• Possess the ability to communicate effectively in all situations with other associates and patients

• Be open to learning about news, literature, or legal progress on cannabis

• Be present for lectures and/or training sessions on new items, or research on cannabinoids

• Keep up with the pace of new strains and concentrates, new products, prices, and the other variable elements of the dispensary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Degree or experience in a similar and/or related field is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question:

• Due to COVID-19, we are scheduling "in-person" interviews via Zoom. Do you have access to Zoom?

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• www.firststatecompassion.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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