Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleSenior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $64302 to $81415 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications
Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

OR

One year permanent competitive service as a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or eligible for 70.1 transfer

Duties Description
Supervise professional and support staff.

Assign new cases to professional staff for evaluation and preparation of rehabilitation plans for legally blind/visually impaired CBVH consumers.

Review and approve case plans, case closures and refer case plans to medical consultants or higher-level supervisors as necessary.

Monitor assigned counselors' case activities to ensure cases are handled properly and expeditiously.

Promote rehabilitation services and employment opportunities for the handicapped by maintaining communications with educational, medical, welfare, and industrial organizations and personnel.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

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

Contact Information

Name New York State 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 #16-326 SCP

52 Washington Street, 231 North

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.