Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/05/18
Applications Due: 09/19/18
Vacancy ID: 58602
Position Information
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleRehabilitation Counselor 2
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Salary Grade19
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $59671 to $75785 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Provisional
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Dutchess
Street Address Route 22
City Wassaic
StateNY
Zip Code12592
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Provisional Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field and four years of professional experience providing vocational, psychosocial or rehabilitative/habilitative services in an agency serving individuals diagnosed with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental illness or addictions. A Master’s Degree in a human services field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A Master’s Degree in rehabilitation may substitute for four years of the qualifying experience.
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 to obtain information and RA forms.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Rehabilitation Counselor 2 will be responsible for overseeing the Day Training and the Day Treatment services at the Amenia Program Center.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Explore new employment and volunteer opportunities for our individuals
• Assure wage determinations are completed and reviewed in a timely manner
• Assure that the pre-vocational notes and summaries are completed timely
• Oversee pre-voc, recycling program, and driver for the voc rehab trucks (recycling deliveries, moving crews, etc.)
• Assure all staff trainings are current
• Complete investigations
• Assure Medicaid compliance-Attend all meetings for IRA individuals and act as liaison with MSC’s and individuals ITTs
• Complete attendance and billing reports for individuals in pre-voc.
• Provide oversight of program billing
• Complete invoices for all Amenia Day program contracts
• Complete annual FICA recertification’s and eligibilities
• Attendance and billing reports for individuals in the pre-voc and day hab areas
• Supervise Day Hab HS1s, pre-voc HS1, RA2s and the DA 1 assigned to Amenia Program
• Other duties as assigned
Additional Comments Travel within the five-county catchment area will be required in the performance of the duties of the 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 ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resume 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
26 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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