Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSenior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, (Open to New York State Employees Only), (Manhattan), Box OSEA-309/46207

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade22

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address Office of Special Education and ACCES

VR Transition Unit

City Manhattan

StateNY

Zip Code10001

Job Specifics

Duties Description
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Special Education and ACCES (OSEA) is seeking candidates for a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Manhattan VR District Office’s Transition Unit. This unit was formed to meet the priorities of the Board of Regents in supporting youth and emerging adults with disabilities in transition to careers and provide support to constituencies who serve these youth in planning for transition to employment. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide direct support to district office staff and vendors on Pre-ETS services;
• Monitor vendor budgets and suggest vendors who may need contract amendments to District Office Management;
• Monitor Power Bi reports and assist staff in resolving 911 errors related to Students with Disabilities;
• Monitor Power Bi reports with regard to youth with expired ed goals and assist in resolving expired ed goals in conjunction with District Office and Transition and Youth Services Unit Management;
• Provide training, support, and supervision to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors as needed;
• Act as a subject matter expert in Pre-ETS and Transition for District Office staff and Vendors;
• Manage and oversee the potentially eligible project;
• Facilitate referrals to the Peer Project for the provision of Pre-ETS services if available in the District Office;
• Supervise Program Aide – Transition and Youth Services Unit;
• Research, design, and develop training and other activities in collaboration with the training unit on best practices in the field of transition;
• Assist in the preparation of content and materials for courses, workshops, conferences, and training events for District Office Staff;
• Collaborate with agency partners (e.g., ACCES-VR Counselors, school and college personnel, CRS Vendors) to meet performance and service delivery goals;
• Present Pre-ETS program information to individuals, families, educators, and community organizations;
• Coordinate with the Assistants in the Education of Children with Disabilities of local DO to ensure that the needs of students in the local communities are met.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55b/55c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications), Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language), Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1 (Manual Communications), Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1 (Spanish Language), Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 2, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 2 (Manual Communications), or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 2 (Spanish Language). Provisional candidates must take the examination for Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position and are interested in transferring to a location indicated on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent competitive or temporary provisional appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. These positions require 40% in-state travel. Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $104,230 based on annual performance advances.

Based on this position’s location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position receives a $4,000 Annual Downstate Adjustment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address OSEAJobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 20, 2026 to OSEAjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OSEA-309/46207) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department
Box OSEA-309/46207
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Albany, New York 12234
Fax: (518) 486-5631
E-mail: OSEAjobs@nysed.gov