Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/16/17
Applications Due: 10/27/17
Vacancy ID: 44500
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSenior Occupational Therapist
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Onondaga
Street Address 215 Bassett Street
City Syracuse
StateNY
Zip Code13204
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Promotion: One year of permanent service as an Occupational Therapist. Open Competitive: License to practice Occupational therapy and two years of post-licensing Occupational therapy experience. A Master’s Degree in Occupational therapy may be substituted for one year of the experience.
Important note: the candidate selected to this position is advised that it will be their responsibility to discuss any previously approved time off with their new supervisor. There is no guarantee the new unit will be able to honor previously approved time. Contact Carroll Grant Ph.D. at 315-472-4404 for questions regarding the position.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The MLW/DEC is committed to providing high quality, independent and unbiased services to families whose young children are at risk or have developmental disabilities in a timely fashion. These services include comprehensive developmental screenings, child-specific consultations and professional training within the larger community. Services reflect current expertise in the field and are delivered in a family-oriented fashion, utilizing a transdisciplinary model. The DEC believes that children and families are served best when each staff member is supported professionally and emotionally to enhance their contribution to the overall work of the agency. In addition, the DEC believes in being an active contributing member of the professional community.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you would provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities on assigned caseload, ensuring they receive OT related care and equipment, and are safe in their program and home environments. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Performs Occupational Therapy-related assessments
• Development of OT-related plans for individuals to be carried out by trained staff
• Training of agency staff in implementation of OT-related plans, routines, etc.
• Provision of direct OT services as needed based on an Evidence-Based Practice approach
• Facilitation of Community-Based OT services for individuals
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Environmental Modification (E-Mod) assessment, justification, and acquisition
• Plans, carries out, and supervises occupational therapy as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team or as a clinical supervisor
SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Ability to function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team relating to professional, para-professional and direct care staff.
• Ability to communicate in a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Training/public speaking experience.
• Possess an acceptable time and attendance record as specified in the time and attendance policy.
• Possess an acceptable work record (E-File)
Additional Comments SHIFT: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
OTHER: Must have the ability to adjust work hours to meet the operational/supervisory needs of the organization in accordance with Article 32 of the PS&T Contract.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit PRF 1, cover letter and résumé by October 27, 2017 to:
Central New York DDSO
Human Resources
187 Northern Concourse
Syracuse NY 13202
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.cny.jobs
Fax: 315-473-6658
Please reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.
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.
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 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 regarding PSLF please visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resource
Telephone 315-473-6980
Fax 315-473-6658
Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 187 Northern Concourse
City North Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 13212
Notes on ApplyingSubmit PRF 1, cover letter and résumé by October 27, 2017
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