Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56847 to $72364 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Permanent/Provisional Appointment Available
Permanent Qualifications: Must have QIDP* certification/status and permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 2
OR Must be active and reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list for the Habilitation Specialist 2
Transfer Qualifications: Be eligible for a Section 70.1 transfer into a Habilitation Specialist 2 title
Provisional Qualifications: Candidate must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Habilitation Specialist 1, Habilitation Specialist 1 (Spanish Language), or Habilitation Specialist 1 (Manual Communications).
PREFERRED QUALIFIFCATIONS:
* QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disorder Professional) designation requires one year's experience working with
people with a developmental disability AND a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field (including,
but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology).
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Habilitation Specialist 2 (HS2) position is responsible for helping residential participants reach their optimum level of functioning by developing individual habilitation plans, setting goals, and monitoring an individual’s progress in reaching these goals. The HS2 will supervise 2 Habilitation Specialist 1s. The HS2 will be based out Wiltwyck IRA and provide oversight for 13 homes. These locations are subject to change.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Habilitation Specialist 2’s duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Supervise Habilitation Specialists 1s and provide oversight and implementation of habilitation plans
• Develop and oversee residential habilitation plans that address the outcomes as reflected in the ISP as well as the needs and interest of the assigned individuals to provide clear direction to residential staff on methods to assist the individual to acquire, improve, and maintain life skills.
• Develop, approve, and assist in specialized projects for individuals.
• Implement habilitation and program plans, activities, and intervention strategies for individuals.
• Responsible to ensure the completion of monthly notes and send monthly report to Treatment Team Leaders
• Conduct annual service planning training for Habilitation Specialists 1 and other staff. Provide on-going training of residential/habilitation plans.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation occurs for all activities.
• Formulate strategies for provision of services
• Other duties as assigned
NOTE: You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Taconic DDSOO-Office of Human Resources
Telephone 1-845-877-6821 ext.3367
Email Address joyce.pinnock@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications, a current resume and
a copy of your bachelor’s degree to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume.
Taconic OPWDD – Human Resources
25 Center Circle
Wassaic, New York 12592
Phone: 845-877-6821 ext. 3367
Fax: 845-877-3851
opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Please note:
• 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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.
• Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
• 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.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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