Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleRehabilitation Counselor 2
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $59671 to $75785 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Qualifications: Candidates must currently be a permanent Rehabilitation Counselor 2 OR be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Rehabilitation Counselor 2 will be responsible for overseeing the Day Training and the Day Treatment services at the Amenia Program Center.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Explore new employment and volunteer opportunities for our individuals
• Assure wage determinations are completed and reviewed in a timely manner
• Assure that the pre-vocational notes and summaries are completed timely
• Oversee pre-voc, recycling program, and driver for the voc rehab trucks (recycling deliveries, moving crews, etc.)
• Assure all staff trainings are current
• Complete investigations
• Assure Medicaid compliance-Attend all meetings for IRA individuals and act as liaison with MSC’s and individuals ITTs
• Complete attendance and billing reports for individuals in pre-voc.
• Provide oversight of program billing
• Complete invoices for all Amenia Day program contracts
• Complete annual FICA recertification’s and eligibilities
• Attendance and billing reports for individuals in the pre-voc and day hab areas
• Supervise Day Hab HS1s, pre-voc HS1, RA2s and the DA 1 assigned to Amenia Program
• Other duties as assigned
Additional Comments NOTE: Travel within the five-county catchment area will be required in the performance of the duties of the position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Taconic DDSO-Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address Joyce.Pinnock@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resume to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume.
Taconic DDSO – Human Resources
26 Center Circle
Wassaic, New York 12592
Phone: 845-877-6821 ext. 3367
Fax: 845-877-3851
Please note: 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