There are more than 300 open positions based in New York City that are currently listed by the state, some with deadlines approaching in the coming weeks.

Many are available via the HELPS program, launched by the State Department of Civil Service, which assists New York agencies to quickly fill critical direct care, health and safety roles, ensuring essential services for New Yorkers.

In the past, candidates for job positions under the HELPS Program had to take competitive exams to qualify for the jobs.

Since its launch in April 2023 to address workforce needs statewide, the program offers job seekers opportunities to start a career with the state without taking a test — streamlining the hiring process for diverse, qualified permanent employees.

Open job postings for the public New York City

The jobs in the five boroughs range from office assistants to nurses to counselors to food service workers.

To explore and apply for positions that are open to the public, visit StateJobsNY.

Searches can be narrowed by region (New York City) and can be filtered for the HELPS listings.

Here are some open HELPS job postings on Staten Island:

The following are open job positions on Staten Island under the HELPS program.

• Office Assistant 1 Salary: $35,177-$43,521 Facility: South Beach Psychiatric Center
• Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1 Salary: $64,528-$69,157 Facility: South Beach Psychiatric Center
• Administrative Law Judge/Assistant Administrative Law Judge Salary: $79,928-$117,875 Facility: Richmond County
• Dietitian 2 Salary: $68,401-$86,056 Facility: TBD
• Psychologist 1/2 Salary: $79,250-$109,854 Facility: TBD
• Licensed Psychologist Salary: $141,275-$141,275 Facility: TBD
• Associate Psychologist Salary: $87,556-$109,854 Facility: TBD
• Medical Specialist 2 Salary: $237,121-$237,121 Facility: Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office
• Psychiatrist 2 Salary: $261,361-$261,361 Facility: Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office