Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/14/20
Applications Due: 01/28/20
Vacancy ID: 77933
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSocial Worker Assistant 3 - Division of Service Delivery State Operations/Assessment and Quality Assurance
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade17
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53568 to $68192 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 80%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Kings
Street Address 888 Fountain Avenue
City Brooklyn
StateNY
Zip Code11239
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.
OR
Candidates must have permanent competitive status in the Social Work Assistant 3 title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A bachelor’s degree in a human service related field (i.e., Social work, psychology, etc.) and minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with people who have Developmental Disabilities.
• Display strong writing, verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to work independently.
• Have a working knowledge of and be proficient in the use of a computer.
Duties Description • Complete desk audits of finalized assessments as assigned.
• Reach out to Stakeholders to gather information as needed to complete assigned reviews.
• Use the Uniform Assessment System (UAS-NY) to run aggregate reports to utilize this information to share with the Bureau of Assessment Oversight and Coordination.
• Communicate effectively with and interview a wide range of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as with other stakeholders.
• Integrate information from various sources to ensure that the Quality Assurance (QA) review of the assessment is complete and consistent in its coding.
• Maintain mandated timeframes for the completion of the assessment and assessment QA reviews assigned.
• Complete all required documentation accurately utilizing the technology provided.
• Participate in QA activities such as in-person and online review of the administration and completion of assessments.
• In order to complete assessment and QA functions, regional travel is required including overnight stays at hotels.
• Utilize flexible scheduling, including some evening and weekend hours as required.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively, including prioritizing work plans and work assignments and meeting deadlines.
• Attain set productivity standards, or an average number of completed assessments and/or quality assurance reviews per month.
• Fulfill training and certification requirements prior to the utilization of the assessment tool and on an ongoing basis.
• Attend assessment and QA specific trainings as required and complete all OPWDD mandated training in a timely manner
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by 1/28/20 to:
Please reference the above EOA #20-12 in all correspondence.
Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
• Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources Office
Telephone (718) 642-6310
Fax (718) 642-5290
Email Address Brooklyn.HR@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Brooklyn DDSO
888 Fountain Avenue
City Brooklyn
State NY
Zip Code 11239
Notes on ApplyingSome weekend and evening hours required.
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