Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/08/18
Applications Due: 05/22/18
Vacancy ID: 53101
Position Information
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSocial Work Assistant 3
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade17
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53568 to $68192 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
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 Dutchess
Street Address 38 Firemen's Way
City Poughkeepsie
StateNY
Zip Code12603
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Qualifications: Candidates must currently be a permanent Social Work Assistant 3 OR be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list
Transfer Qualifications: Candidates must be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Duties Description The Social Work Assistant 3 (SWA3) position will serve as an integral staff member of the Front Door team at the Taconic Regional Office. The Front Door is the gateway to OPWDD services and is critical to the Core Mission of the Agency. The SWA3 will assist with individual’s eligibility for services and connection to services, therefore this position directly impacts the Health and Safety of the individuals served by OPWDD.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Act as a liaison between the family, MSC and the Regional Office
• Assist with Eligibility, Assessment and Authorization for each person
• Assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to connect with authorized services.
• Participate in the Quality Review committee to ensure the person gets the most appropriate services
• Act as the Residential School Transition Front Door liaison
• Participate in the monthly Front Door information sessions
• Assist in Medicaid parental deeming for children under 18 and waiver enrollment
Additional Comments You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Taconic DDSO-Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone 8458776821
Fax 845-877-3851
Email Address Joyce.Pinnock@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 26 Center Circle
City Wassaic
State NY
Zip Code 12592
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications, a current resume, and degree to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume.
Taconic DDSO – Human Resources
25 Center Circle
Wassaic, New York 12592
Phone: 845-877-6821 ext. 3367
Fax: 845-877-3851
Please note: 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.
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.
OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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