Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 2 - 15-107R
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49488 to $63001 Annually
Minimum Qualifications
Habilitation Specialist 2
1. Must currently be a 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 in a designated title determined by the New York State Department of Civil Service;
OR
4. Qualified for a provisional* appointment to Habilitation Specialist 2. (Minimum Qualifications
are one-year permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist1).
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 consumers. Plans will address independence, integration, individualization and productivity.
- Develop and maintain house-specific and consumer-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 consumer ensuring that consumers’ desires and
interests are met and money is budgeted to meet such.
- Ensure all Residential Habilitation documents are filed in the consumer 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 consumer’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:
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.