Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade20

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

Salary RangeFrom $72032 to $91381 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

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 To Be Determined

Street Address To Be Determined

Regional Field Office 4 - Housing - Age Out Unit

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code10461

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications License and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to approximately 136,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence, and honesty.

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Service Delivery Regional Offices seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker 2 who will act as the Residential School Transition Coordinator (RSTC) within the Age Out Unit of DDRO Region 4. The Age Out Unit is responsible for transitioning OPWDD eligible individuals in residential schools and in foster care to adult residential and day services. The Residential School Transition Coordinator (RSTC) plays a critical role within the Age Out Unit’s planning process.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate selected for this position will act as the Residential School Transition Coordinator (RSTC). The incumbent’s duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that individuals aging out of the residential schools receive appropriate OPWDD adult services.

• Assist with state management and reporting for individuals transitioning from residential schools to OPWDD adult services using Excel, Citrix, and relevant databases.

• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings, both in person, by phone or by video conference with agencies, families, residential schools and developmental staff, all meetings relate to the transition of transition individuals from residential settings to OPWDD adult services.

• Work closely with the Eligibility Team to ensure those in residential schools meet OPWDD criteria to receive services.

• Follow the Front Door process including updating the Eligibility Assessment and Authorization system.

• Provide information to providers on the Higher Needs Funding process, including administering or updating the DDP2.

• Visit residential Schools both in state and out of state for upcoming graduates as needed.

• Maintain dialog with families, both in writing and over the phone regarding their child and the placement process.

• Review Preliminary Adult Services Plan/Behavioral Plan to ensure the needs of the individual will be met by the OPWDD Adult Residential Opportunity. If the plan is not approved, work with the agency to make corrections, deletions, or additions.

• Send referrals for residential placement and Day Services to appropriate agencies.

• Will cover assigned cases within NYC Region 4.

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Additional Comments Please note:

• Please indicate your preferred location on all correspondence.

• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

• 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.

• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Metro NY DDSO

Telephone

Fax 646-766-3491

Email Address Metro.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2400 Halsey Street

Human Resources Office

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10461

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by November 12, 2024, and reference EOA #2024-249 on all correspondence.

Please indicate your preferred location on all correspondence.

• Metro NY DDSO: 25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004
• Metro NY DDSO: 2400 Halsey Street, Bronx, NY 10461
• Brooklyn DDSO: 750 Vandalia Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11239
• Staten Island DDSO: 930 Willowbrook Rd., Bldg. 12, Staten Island, NY 10314