Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleEmployment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1, Box ACS-2076/46009

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade21

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

Salary RangeFrom $66052 to $83752 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 Suffolk

Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11788

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities Select Job Titles eligible list for Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications), or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language).

Provisional Appointment: If the eligible list has fewer than three acceptors, a non-permanent provisional appointment may be considered. For non-permanent provisional appointment, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher AND three years of qualifying experience as described below.

Qualifying Experience: Experience in originating employment programs resulting in new and increased employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This experience must have included job development and creating targeted marketing plans directed toward hiring persons with disabilities. One year of this experience must have included either preparation and delivery of presentations to business groups on employing persons with disabilities or negotiating agreements to hire persons with disabilities.

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.

Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently serving in an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1 position and are interested in transferring to the 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 one Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1 position in the Hauppauge District Office. The incumbent of this position will assist in the development and implementation of employment marketing activities to expand and expedite job opportunities for ACCES-VR consumers. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implement local marketing initiatives that compliment regional and State marketing plans;
• Develop job opportunities and communicate job leads, marketing concepts and labor force information to District Office staff; and
• Work with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and job ready ACCES-VR consumers to identify employment opportunities and ensure successful employment outcomes.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or non-permanent provisional appointment. 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 will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $83,752 through annual performance advances.

**Plus $3,026 annual Downstate location adjustment.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 14, 2018 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (ACS-2076/46009) in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Mangement

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 August 14, 2018 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (ACS-2076/46009) in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.