Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSocial Work Assistant 3 - Broome

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 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Broome

Street Address Broome OPWDD - Article 16 Clinic

305 Main St

City Binghamton

StateNY

Zip Code13905

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be currently in title, eligible for 70.1 transfer, reachable on current Civil Service Eligible List for Social Work Assistant 3. Provisional appointment may be considered. To be eligible for provisional appointment candidates must have either:
• a Master’s degree in social work; OR
• a Bachelor’s degree in social work AND one year of post-Bachelor’s experience social work* OR
• a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services area AND two years of post-Bachelor’s experience in social work; **OR
• be a qualified employee of New York State and have either:
1. a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human service area* and one year of permanent competitive 55-b/55-c service as a Social Work Assistant 2 or parenthetic; Or
2. three years of permanent competitive 55-b/55-c service as a Social Work Assistant 2 or parenthetic.
*Degrees in the following human service areas are considered qualifying: the professional disciplines of art therapy, audiology, dance therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, speech/language pathology, and therapeutic recreation. Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of: human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); human skills development (e.g., counseling, education, human development); or any other study of services related to basic human care needs (e.g., community mental health, rehabilitation counseling).
Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: anthropology, archeology, communication, criminal justice, fine arts, philosophy, and political science.
**Qualifying social work experience involves activities such as assessing individual and family needs, strengths and limitations; assisting in the development of treatment plans; providing counseling to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping individuals and families access supportive services; coordinating and evaluating services, programs and support systems; and providing support, advocacy and referral as appropriate. Examples of non-qualifying experience include providing direct hands-on care to patients/consumers by assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, eating, and other activities of daily living; transporting/accompanying patients/consumers to appointments or activities; planning, organizing and participating in recreational activities for patients/consumers, such as sports, games, creative arts, and/or clubs; and performing safety and/or security related functions for a facility.

Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Social Work Assistant 3 this person will manage a complex caseload and exercise a high degree of independence. They will perform a variety of case management and service coordination activities for an assigned caseload; interview individuals, their families, and/or others to gather background information, prepare case histories, and determine eligibility for services; advocate on behalf of and assist individuals in identifying and obtaining services; work with interdisciplinary treatment teams and participate in the development and implementation of treatment and service plans; coordinate services between agencies, programs, and providers; and follow-up to ensure individuals’ needs are met.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Treatment Coordination
• Maintain clinic records to ensure documentation and authorization for services are up-to-date and records purged as needed.
• Conduct semi-annual and annual reviews for all assigned individuals per Article 16.
• Conduct intake for referrals and obtain necessary documentation for Article 16 Clinic
• Maintain relationships and ongoing contact with approved service providers and referral sources
• Ensure approved service providers complete appropriate treatment plans and maintain semi-annual treatment notes per Article 16.
• Monitor service provision/Medicaid irregularities and report concerns to Article 16 administrator.
• Complete appropriate termination paperwork when a clinic case is closed.
• Maintain referral information for Article 16 clinic.
• Maintain current lists of individuals receiving Article 16 services, track and monitor reviews and admission/termination of services.
• Conduct periodic record reviews for quality assurance within Article 16 Clinic.
• Send out and process satisfaction surveys and other required Article 16 forms.
• Assist as needed and assigned in outlying psychiatry clinics, including scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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
• 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Contact Information

Name Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office

Telephone (607)240-4786

Fax (607)770-0528

Email Address opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 249 Glenwood Rd

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13905

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit Response to Posting form, cover letter, and résumé by March 11, 2020 to:
Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528

Please reference EOA #200311A in all correspondence.