Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49488 to $63001 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 1. Must currently be a permanent Habilitation Specialist 2, grade 17;
OR
2. Must be active and reachable on the Civil Service Eligible List for Habilitation Specialist 2;
OR
3. Eligible for 70.1 Transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable to Habilitation Specialist 2 by the Department of Civil Service (Must also be within 2 salary grades of the targeted title). OR
4. Qualified for a provisional* appointment to Habilitation Specialist 2. (Minimum Qualifications are one-
year permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 1). Applications will only be considered if we have insufficient applicants in the above categories.
NOTE: *Provisional appointments will only be considered if there are insufficient in-Title and/or Civil Service List
Candidates.
Duties Description - Develop Residential Habilitation Plans that address the outcomes as reflected in the ISP as well as the needs and interests of assigned individuals. Plans will address independence, integration, individualization and productivity.
- Develop and maintain house-specific and individual-specific Plans of Protective Oversight.
- Provide oversight to assigned homes and bring issues/concerns to the attention of appropriate team members.
- Provide guidance to all direct care staff in all areas related to Residential Habilitation.
- Develop Personal Expenditure Plan for each individual ensuring that individuals’ desires and interests are met and money is budgeted to meet such.
- Ensure all Residential Habilitation documents are filed in the individuals records, in proper order, and that records are neatly maintained per regulation and policy.
- Provide input to the House Manager and/or Recreation staff in the planning of community inclusion activities that are appropriate to each individual’s interests and abilities.
- Other duties to be discussed at time of interview and as assigned.
Additional Comments SELECTION CRITERIA:
CPR, First Aid, Medication Certification and SCIP/PROMTE will be required by release date.
Management reserves the right to determine the number of qualified candidates to be interviewed.
Preference will be given to individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree in human services or an acceptable field.
At the time of offer, you must be ready to accept or decline the position.
Preference will be given to employees with experience in developing, implementing and participating in program activities.
The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and Hudson Valley DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should fax a current resume to the Hudson Valley Human Resources Office. Please be sure to include the vacancy number listed on this announcement on your resume: 15-009
DDSOO 4 – Hudson Valley
Elizabeth Stirling
P.O. Box 470
7 Wilbur Road
Thiells, NY 10984
Phone: 845-947-6000
Fax: 845-947-6475
Email: hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.