Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, (Open to current NYS employees only) (2 positions) Box ACS-2112/44205 ACS-2119/40280
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $102661 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-23 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also possess a current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) certificate OR a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, including a supervised internship from a Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) accredited program OR a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling and notice of eligibility to sit for the CRCC certificate examination to qualify for transfer.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Civil Service eligible list. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a non-permanent provisional appointment may be considered. For non-permanent provisional appointment, candidates must be a qualified employee of New York State and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications). Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
Note: Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in an Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position and are interested in transferring to the location indicated on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates for two Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor positions in the Albany and Rochester District Offices. These Offices assist persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational and/or independent living goals. Incumbents of these positions will serve as supervisors of all counseling services in the district office and as the direct supervisors for Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (SVRCs) in charge of counseling units. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinate and direct counseling activities in the office which includes reviewing and analyzing data reports for caseload quality and quantitative controls, advising counseling unit supervisors on policy and procedure questions, and proposing solutions to operation problems;
• Investigate major complaints concerning provision of services, handle consumer complaint inquiries, and serve as an informal resource to SVRCs in consumer appeals;
• Analyze data and prepare reports illustrating the effectiveness of current practices, unmet program needs, and propose recommendations for program development;
• Promote and encourage public interest in ACCES-VR services and represent ACCES-VR at conferences and meetings regarding vocational rehabilitation including meetings with providers, schools, colleges, employers, and the community; and
• Assist the District Office Manager in the preparation of budget requests including Core Rehabilitation Services (CRS) contract usage, all other contract usage, and staff needs.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be contingent permanent, permanent, or non-permanent provisional appointments. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of master’s degree and/or Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Regional travel to vendors and satellite offices is required frequently (30 % of assignment). Statewide travel to attend mandatory meetings and training is required occasionally (10 % of assignment).
* Leads to a maximum salary of $102,661 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 8, 2018 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2112/44205 (Rochester), ACS-2119/40280 (Albany)) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 8, 2018 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-2112/44205 (Rochester), ACS-2119/40280 (Albany)) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.