Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleRehabilitation Counselor 1 - Pending DOB Approval
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53568 to $68192 Annually
Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIOINS:
Transfer Qualifications: Any Current Rehabilitation Counselor 1
Anyone eligible for a 70.1 transfer.
Promotional Opportunities: Anyone currently reachable on the Civil Service list.
Provisional Appointment: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who
meet the qualifications below may be qualified for a provisional
appointment.
Minimum Qualifications: There are two examinations for this position. Please note: New York State employees may qualify for both.
For employees of New York State, on or before the date of the examination, the candidate must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as either:
1: two years as a Rehabilitation Assistant 2, Rehabilitation Assistant 2 (Spanish Language), Occupational Therapy Assistant 2, or Physical Therapy Assistant 2 AND a bachelor's degree in a human service field or NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse;
OR
2: one year as a Rehabilitation Assistant 2, Rehabilitation Assistant 2 (Spanish Language), Occupational Therapy Assistant 2, or Physical Therapy Assistant 2 AND a master's degree in a human service field.
For all other qualified individuals, on or before the date of the examination, the candidate must have either:
1: a bachelor’s degree in a human service field AND two years of post-bachelor’s qualifying experience;
OR
2: a master’s degree in a human service field AND one year of post-bachelor’s qualifying experience;
OR
3: a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling.
* For the purpose of these examinations, human service field includes disciplines related to the following: addiction studies; child and family studies; communication disorders; community health; education; gerontology; health administration; human services; nursing; nutrition; occupational therapy; physical therapy; psychology; recreation therapy, including art, dance, drama, and music; rehabilitation counseling; social work; and sociology.
** Qualifying Experience: To qualify for the examination you must have professional experience providing vocational, psychosocial, or rehabilitative/habilitative services in an agency primarily serving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions. Internship experience does not count if it was credited toward the qualifying degree
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement active treatment programs in the area of vocational skills development for individuals who reside at the RIT 1, with the future goal of facilitating the full inclusion of individuals in the community as it relates to work and employment.
• Develops and implements appropriate and innovative activities that support vocational skills acquisition in a variety of settings, including but not limited to the classroom, the residence, the community, classroom-without-walls opportunities and so forth.
• Ensures compliance with various agencies’ regulatory oversight relevant to vocational skills training programs (Dept. of Labor, OSHA, Dept. of Health, etc.).
• Trains and works with direct care staff and support staff assigned to classroom & residential setting.
• Whenever possible, attends and participates in individuals’ meetings (annual, quarterly, special) and various other meetings regarding individuals’ services/programs and team concerns.
• As specified by regulations, facility standards and policies, completes the following:
? Evaluations and written assessments with accurate findings, strengths, needs, objectives and recommendations for addressing identified needs.
? Develops and implements program goals, revising as needed.
? Models correct implementation of program goals.
? Collects, monitors, analyzes, and summarizes data – writing monthly and quarterly notes.
• Works as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by May 1, 2019 to:
Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.sunmount.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161
Please reference the above EOA # 19-63 in all correspondence.
Please note:
• 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.
• 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
• 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 at (518) 473-9689 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
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