Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Open to NYS Employees Only), Box ACS-2264/46016
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69603 to $88124 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive 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.
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.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services –Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking to fill a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Manhattan District Office. This incumbent of this position will report directly to the Quality Assurance/Monitoring Unit. This Office assists persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and/or independent living goals. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Perform case review and monitoring processes in order to make assessments about case decisions and provision of services to determine if they are in accordance with all laws, policies and regulations;
• Conduct on-site reviews at community rehabilitation provider agencies Statewide to monitor provision of Core Rehabilitation Services (CRS) including: Work Readiness, Supported Employment (SE), SE Extended for Youth and Pre-Employment Transition Services, as well as Commercial Driver Training schools and other providers as needed;
• Participate in and/or lead District Office and annual Statewide case reviews, and summarize findings in both written and oral reports;
• Represent the Quality Assurance/Monitoring Unit as the assigned liaison to four District Offices and one Central Office Unit, to obtain input, identify issues, share information, facilitate quality improvement and propose systemic improvements to service provision;
• Use existing data and collect additional information to identify trends and regional or Statewide issues, and identify compliance/supervisory issues, policy/procedure clarification and training needs;
• Plan for ongoing reviews;
• Work individually and as part of a team to provide technical assistance to VR staff, providers, participants, and advocate representatives;
• Approve corrective action plans and ensure that the plans are successfully implemented;
• Assist with form review and development, and contribute to projects that affect monitoring and quality assurance;
• Respond to complaint calls received from participants; and
• Perform other assignments as appropriate and needed.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent 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. This position requires extensive statewide travel (40% of assignment).
* Leads to a maximum salary of $88,124 based on annual performance advances.
** This salary includes a $3,026 annual Downstate adjustment.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 19, 2019 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2264/46016) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 19, 2019 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2264/46016) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.