Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant, Box ACS-1971/43257
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42143 to $53927 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant.
§70.1 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher deemed eligible to transfer under §70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant eligible list may be considered for appointment.
If the eligible list has fewer than 3 acceptors, a non-permanent provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, promotional candidates must be a qualified employee of the New York State Education Department and have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or labor class service in a title SG-06 or higher. For provisional appointment, open competitive candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or vocational rehabilitation OR a bachelor's degree and one year of qualifying experience OR 60 semester college credit hours and two years of qualifying experience OR four years of qualifying experience.
In order for experience to be considered qualifying, the primary responsibilities of a position must have involved professional or paraprofessional duties in one of the following areas:
Providing direct services beyond routine personal care or supervision to physically, mentally, or learning disabled adults or adolescents in a rehabilitation program or facility (Qualifying examples include casework, counseling, and the development of independent living skills. Clerical duties such as answering the telephone or scheduling appointments are NOT considered qualifying experience), OR providing vocational or educational services to adults or adolescents with physical, mental, or learning disabilities in the areas of assessment, counseling, job coaching, guidance, placement, or job development.
Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant 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 to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant position in the Elmira Satellite Office. The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of paraprofessional tasks to support counselors as they provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities who are interested in becoming employed or retaining their current employment. Major responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Conduct intake interviews, review eligibility for financial assistance and monitor training records;
• Verify employment, which may require site visits to rehabilitation facilities, schools and training centers;
• Authorize necessary medical diagnostic examinations;
• Prepare financial and statistical records and reports;
• Prepare routine correspondence to consumers and their families, vendors and other agencies concerning consumer status and progress; and
• Schedule transportation, interpreters, readers and independent living services for disabled consumers.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or non-permanent provisional appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Limited travel will be required.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $53,927, based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 14, 2017 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-1971/43257) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or 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, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 14, 2017 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-1971/43257) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.