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 $65361 to $82655 Annually
Street Address Millbrook Day Program/Pawling Day Program
104 Franklin Ave, 3292 Suite 4/43 Overlook Drive
Duties Description The Habilitation Specialist 2 will provide services to two (2) day programs for Area 3, Team 2. They will also provide coverage for Day Hab vacancies or extended leaves. Will also provide direct supervision and oversight to a minimum of two HS1 Program Habilitation Specialists to ensure services are provided for all individuals based on their needs and valued outcomes.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide supervision and guidance to the HS1s assigned to the program center
• Write, oversee implementation, and ensure data collection for Safeguard Summary Plans and Staff Action Plans
• Train all program staff in implementation of SSP’s and SAP’s, data collection, and day habilitation notes to substantiate Day-Hab billing
• Oversees individual data and maintains all the files in the program which includes the Welcome, Res Hab and Active Treatment books, and uploading files into the EHR
• Responsible to ensure Life Plans are completed with the proper supervision levels, prescribed diet plans, goals, health information, and other safeguards to ensure the safety of the individuals
• Responsible to ensure that all plans for the individual contain identical information (i.e. supervision levels, diagnoses, etc…) to ensure safety and safeguards are maintained
• Rectify Day-Hab billing issues with RSFO
• Provide and/or ensure training of all program staff as needed in response to DQI audits, regulations, and their roles in Medicaid Compliance.
• Follow up with managers in training and supervising direct care staff in the areas of individual care to ensure standards of care
• Participate in DQI and Medicaid Compliance audits, implement and oversee implementation of corrective actions as needed under the oversight of TTL
• Provide opportunities for socialization to specialized populations and high behavior needs individuals who cannot be served by a voluntary agency.
• Responsible for the health and safety of the individuals participating in the day habilitation program.
• Ensures the direct support staff complete the appropriate documentation for the individuals they are directly serving.
• Other duties as requested by the supervisor.
NOTE: You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.
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Minimum Qualifications Promotion:
One year of service as a Habilitation Specialist 1 and reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.
Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Mid-Hudson adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 17 ($63,361) and Mid-Hudson adjustment ($2,000). Mid-Hudson adjustment is also added to the job rate ($80,655).
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• 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.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name OPWDD Taconic- Human Resources
Email Address opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street OPWDD Taconic-Human Resources
25 Center Circle
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications, a current resume and a copy of your bachelor’s degree to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide the last four of your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to include the vacancy number and position title of this announcement on your resume.