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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/20/15

Applications Due03/31/15

Vacancy ID19821

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHabilitation Specialist 1 - 15-105

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $41933 to $53606 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Skyview Day Hab

7 Wilbur Road

City Thiells

StateNY

Zip Code10984

Minimum Qualifications
1. Must currently be a permanent Habilitation Specialist 1, grade 14;
OR
2. Must be active and reachable on the current Civil Service Eligible List for Habilitation Specialist 1;
OR
3. Qualified for a provisional* appointment to Habilitation Specialist 1.

Minimum qualifications for current New York State Employee:
- A bachelor’s degree in human services field and one-year permanent competitive or
55-b/55-c service in a clinical or direct care position.

Minimum qualifications for outside applicant:
- A bachelor’s degree in human services field and one-year direct care or clinical
experience in an organization whose primary focus is providing services to individuals
with developmental disabilities.

NOTE: A master’s degree in a human services field or permanent New York State Certification
as a teacher may be substituted for the degree and experience described above.

Duties Description - Develop program and plan activities for assigned groups.
- Serve as instructor for assigned individuals.
- Maintain all necessary records.
- Interpret the consumer’s needs into the individual program plan.
- Assure smooth operation of daily program routines.
- Monitor programs and revise as necessary.
- Provide all needed documentation.
- Transport consumers to community activities as needed.
- Other duties to be discussed at time of interview and as assigned.

Personal care of consumers attending the day habilitation site may be required.

NOTE: Travel will be required.

Additional Comments SELECTION CRITERIA:

? When applying, please furnish a current daytime telephone number.
? Management reserves the right to determine the number of qualified candidates to be interviewed.
? At the time of offer, you must be ready to accept or decline the position.
? Please submit a current resume with your application detailing your education & experience that reflects your familiarity with the above-referenced duties & responsibilities.

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should fax a current resume to the Hudson Valley DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume: 15-105

DDSOO 4 – Hudson Valley
Pamela Rodriguez
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.


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.

Name Pamela Rodriguez

Telephone 845-947-6275

Fax 845-947-6475

Email Address hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 7 Wilbur Road

PO Box 470

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

 

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