Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/06/18
Applications Due: 07/27/18
Vacancy ID: 54945
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor, (3 positions)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade19
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $59671 to $75785 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 Erie
Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
City Buffalo
StateNY
Zip Code14202
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language) or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications).
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.
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.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates to fill three Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor positions in the Buffalo, Mid-Hudson (Poughkeepsie), and Rochester District Offices. The incumbents of these positions will work as part of a team to assist persons with disabilities to attain employment and educational and/or independent living goals. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manage a caseload including writing case notes and maintaining supporting documentation;
• Determine eligibility;
• Develop employment goal and Individualized Plan for Employment;
• Purchase goods and services as needed for individuals to reach their employment goal;
• Coordinate the resources of the family, community and specialists; and
• Determine case closure.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be contingent permanent or permanent appointments. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $75,785 through annual performance advances.
**Plus $3,026 annual Downstate location adjustment, for Poughkeepsie.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 27, 2018 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (see list below) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
ACS-2067/43444 (Buffalo)
ACS-2068/44229 (Rochester)
ACS-2073/46427 (Poughkeepsie)**
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 27, 2018 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (see list below) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
ACS-2067/43444 (Buffalo)
ACS-2068/44229 (Rochester)
ACS-2073/46427 (Poughkeepsie)**
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