Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHabilitation Specialist 1 - State Operations

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $56113 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? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Kings

Street Address 59TH Street Day Habilitation

840 E 59TH Street

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11234

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently be employed by New York State as a permanent or contingent permanent Habilitation Specialist 1, OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer, OR

• Reachable for appointment on the NYS Department of Civil Service list.

• PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:

• Candidates will only be considered for this position if there is insufficient in-title and/or civil service list candidates.

• Management reserves the right to determine the number of qualified candidates to be interviewed.

Duties Description SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Program Treatment Team Leader the incumbent will:
• Function as the classroom leader and provide training/guidance on the individuals’ day habilitation program goals/value outcomes.
• Develop and participate in community inclusion activities.
• Develop day habilitation plans for the individuals which reflect the value outcomes established.
• Develop classroom schedules and lesson plans.
• Maintain documentation on the program goals/value outcomes,
• Monitor and ensure all Day Habilitation Checklists (Waivers) are completed daily.
• Monitor and ensure Monthly Summaries are completed.
• Develop Task Analysis for the work sites.
• Conduct individuals’ Wage Evaluations.
• Supervise Team at work sites.
• Complete all necessary documentation required for the work Program.
• Ensure the individuals are evaluated regularly by DSU/ACCESS-VR to meet the WIOA requirement.
• Liaison for the individuals while on community inclusion activities and job sites.
• Work as a member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• May be asked to assist with other habilitation service needs as warranted.
• Participate in chart audits
• May be asked to chair committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Please reference the above EOA # 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.
• If the number of interested candidates is three or fewer, the agency at its discretion may nominate a qualified employee for noncompetitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
• 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 Diane Jones

Telephone (718) 642-3210

Fax (718) 642-5290

Email Address Brooklyn.HR@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Brooklyn DDSO - Personnel Office

888 Fountain Avenue

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11239

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter and résumé by 12/13/17