Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSocial Work Assistant 3 (CAS Unit)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53568 to $68192 Annually
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 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Social Work Assistant 3 is responsible for completing assessments and quality reviews of assessments through in-person observations, interviews, and documentation reviews. Assessment/ Quality Assurance personnel will gather necessary information to complete assessments and evaluate the assessment administration processes for coding consistency and agreement with assessment training, policy and protocols.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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 Please note:
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-9689 or
Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and
subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address LongIsland.HR@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé to:
OPWDD Long Island DDSO – Human Resources Office
45 Mall Drive, Suite 1, Commack, NY 11725
E-Mail: LongIsland.HR@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: (631) 493-17894
Please reference the above Vacancy #2020-020 in all correspondence.