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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/20/15

Applications Due03/31/15

Vacancy ID19827

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHabilitation Specialist 2 - 15-104

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade17

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

Salary RangeFrom $49488 to $63001 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Westchester

Street Address Hawthorne East IRA

7 Wilbur Road

City Thiells

StateNY

Zip Code10984

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.

NOTE: Travel may 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: 15-104

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@opwwd.ny.gov

Address

Street 7 Wilbur Road

PO Box 470

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

 

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