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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/11/21

Applications Due07/02/21

Vacancy ID87698

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant, Box ACS-2454/46450

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade13

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

Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $55008 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services

Albany Central Office

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

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

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant position in the Albany Central Office. The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of paraprofessional tasks to support counselors as they provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, who are interested in becoming employed or retaining their current employment. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage VRCaMSQ email inquiries from ACCES-VR District Offices, which includes processing CaMS and finance role requests for staff and directing policy and technical assistance inquires to appropriate staff for response;
• Prepare and respond to routine correspondence with participants and their families, vendors, NYSED staff, and other agencies concerning participants’ status and progress;
• Assist in responding to specific participant inquiries by contacting District Office staff, documenting results, gathering information from CaMS, and conducting follow-up (as requested) on participants working with counselors in District Offices;
• Assist with the collection and review of data on participant outcomes and District Office goals;
• Assist District Office staff in the review of participant eligibility for financial assistance, and
• Participate in projects as assigned by Supervisor.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. 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. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $55,008, based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 2, 2021 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2454/46450) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by NYSED Personnel for your social security number to confirm your State employment history.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, 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 2, 2021 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2454/46450) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by NYSED Personnel for your social security number to confirm your State employment history.

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