Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 2-CNY DDSO
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61516 to $78307 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently a permanent Habilitation Specialist 2 or 70.1 Transfer Eligible within two grades as determined by Civil Service.
Promotion: Candidate must be reachable on the Civil Service List for Habilitation Specialist 2.
Simultaneous to this posting the Civil Service list for Habilitation Specialist 2 may be canvassed. Management reserves the right to select either an eligible respondent to this posting or appoint from the Civil Service list.
Provisional:
Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities and have had one year permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Habilitation Specialist 1, Habilitation Specialist 1 (Spanish Language), or Habilitation Specialist 1 (Manual Communications).
The successful bidder to this posting is advised that it will be their responsibility to discuss, with their new supervisor, any previously approved time off. There is no guarantee the new unit will be able to honor previously approved time off.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Ensure individuals reach their optimal level of functioning by developing individual residential habilitation plans, setting goals, and monitoring an individual’s progress in reaching those goals. Supervise direct care and/or clinical staff; provide specialized training and guidance to staff; and may direct paraprofessional staff involved in implementing service plans.
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Development of individual habilitation plans based on the individuals valued outcomes and clinical needs of the individual, including the preparation of the residential habilitation plans as well as the development of training programs for implementation, and training of staff in the implementation of the habilitation program.
• Monitoring the implementation of the habilitation plans and revised components as needed.
• Completion of required habilitation documentation in line with agency and unit requirements.
• Develop and participates hands-on with activities on site and in the community to foster community inclusion.
• Participates in individuals’ Life Plan meetings.
• Participates in activities which support the program(s) and/or the unit’s approach to providing optimum care for all individuals.
• Oversee all aspects of special components of the program which occur regularly.
• Verify all program services are provided as prescribed by team planning process.
Additional Comments TITLE: Habilitation Specialist 2
NUMBER OF POSITITONS: One
SALARY GRADE: SG 17
SALARY: $61,516 - $78,307 Annually
NEGOTIATING UNIT: PEF - 05
OFFICE/REGION: OPWDD – Region 2
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: State Operations
LOCATION: Bank of America Building
200 West Dominick Street
Rome, NY 13440
SHIFT/PASS DAYS: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Pass Days: Sat/Sun
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Centralny.careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit PRF-1 form, and/or cover letter and resume by 11/12/2024 to:
Central New York DDSO
Attn: Human Resources
8163 Gore Road
Rome NY 13440
Fax: 315-338-0443
E-mail: CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Any questions regarding the duties of this position may be directed to Nicola Backus, TTL at 315-339-6800 X 3107.
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