Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHabilitation Specialist 1/ #15-05 (2 positions)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $41993 to $53606 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 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Richmond

Street Address Staten Island DDSO

930 Willowbrook Road, Building 12G

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code10314

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 1 in a New York State agency eligible for transfer
OR
At least one year of permanent service in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer pursuant to Civil Service Law
OR
Reachable on the current New York State Civil service list for Habilitation Specialist 1

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PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:

1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in the human services field which includes professional disciplines of audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, social work, speech/language pathology and therapeutic recreation (including concentrations in art, dance, drama, music or physical education). Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication) or human skills development (e.g., counseling, education, human development).

Substitution: A master's degree in a human services field or permanent NYS certification as a teacher may be substituted for the degree and experience described above.

AND

2. One year of direct care or clinical experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities

Duties Description The candidate selected will serve as the Family Care Home Liaison. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Caseload of individuals in Family Care Homes
• Completion of TABS
• Oversight of Home and Community Based Services
• Monthly and/or as needed home visits
• Case Conferences
• Maintenance of documentation
• Completion of incident reports and associated paperwork
• Update DDP2
• Ensure individuals and FCP receive appropriate funding
• Coordinate vacations for FC individuals
• Coordinate all issues with the FCP and individuals

Additional Comments Please include posting# 15-05 on your cover letter/resume.

Please note: Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your cover letter/resume.

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.

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

Contact Information

Name Shauna Crippen, Associate Personnel Administrator

Telephone (718) 983-5437

Fax (718) 983-5216

Email Address shauna.c.crippen@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Staten Island DDSO

1150 Forest Hill Road, Bldg 46, Human Resources

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

 

Notes on ApplyingOPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER