Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleDistrict Manager Services for the Blind

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $68252 to $86273 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37 1/2

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Nassau

Street Address Hempstead Field Office

50 Clinton Street

City Hempstead

StateNY

Zip Code11550

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive service as a District Manager, Services for the Blind or in a title eligible for transfer pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Provisional: One year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in the Office of Children and Family Services; OR Bachelor’s degree and five years of full time professional experience in the direct provision of vocational, rehabilitation, educational or counseling services to physically or mentally disabled clients. Two years of the experience must have been gained in meeting client needs primarily through utilization of a network of public and private community agencies and organizations AND Two years of the experience must have involved full responsibility for supervising professional staff, including assigning work and monitoring and evaluating staff performance. A master's degree in public administration, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or a related health and human services field may be substituted for one year of the general experience. The counseling or social work degree programs must have included a supervised internship. A certified Rehabilitation Counselor Certificate may be substituted for one year of the general experience.

Duties Description Direct, supervise and coordinate all programs and services in a district office of the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. Programs and services include rehabilitation counseling, mobility and rehabilitation instruction, children’s services and community services. Oversee the fiscal management of the district office, and maintain good community relations. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Additional Comments This is a contingent permanent/provisional appointment.

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

Contact Information

Name NYS Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-474-0017

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA # 14-502 jaf

52 Washington Street, 231N

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.