Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/24/15
Applications Due: 07/15/15
Vacancy ID: 21937
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor, 2 Positions
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade19
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $55126 to $70013 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Chemung
Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
City Elmira
StateNY
Zip Code14901
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications), or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language) OR be reachable on the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor eligible list.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is a continuous recruitment examination. To qualify for the examination, you must have 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.
Areas of evaluation and application instructions for this examination are available on the Department of Civil Service web site at http://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/20-881.cfm. Please send application forms for the exam to the Department of Civil Service.
Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position and are interested in transferring to a location listed on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.
NOTE: 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.
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 2 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor positions in the Syracuse District Office and the Elmira Satellite Office. The incumbents will work as part of a team effort to assist persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational and/or independent living goals. They will coordinate the resources of the family, community and specialists; utilize rehabilitation facilities and workshops, schools and universities, employers and employer groups; and through direct personal counseling, bring the consumer to the best possible rehabilitation outcome.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be permanent or contingent permanent appointments. Filling of these positions is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $70,013 through annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 15, 2015 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (listed below) in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
Box ACS-1700/43633 (Elmira)
Box ACS-1699/44435 (Syracuse)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-5215
Fax (518) 486-5631
Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12234
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 15, 2015 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (listed below) in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
Box ACS-1700/43633 (Elmira)
Box ACS-1699/44435 (Syracuse)
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