Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Box ACS-1706/44233
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $55126 to $70013 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications), or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language) OR be reachable on the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor eligible list.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is a continuous recruitment examination. To qualify for the examination, you must have a current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) certificate OR a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, including a supervised internship from a Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) accredited program OR a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling and notice of eligibility to sit for the CRCC certificate examination.
Areas of evaluation and application instructions for this examination are available on the Department of Civil Service web site at http://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/20-881.cfm. Please send application forms for the exam to the Department of Civil Service.
Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position and are interested in transferring to the location listed on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Middletown Satellite Office. The incumbent will work as part of a team effort to assist persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational and/or independent living goals. The incumbent will coordinate the resources of the family, community and specialists; utilize rehabilitation facilities and workshops, schools and universities, employers and employer groups; and through direct personal counseling, bring the consumer to the best possible rehabilitation outcome.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $70,013 through annual performance advances.
** Plus $1,513 annual Mid-Hudson location adjustment
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 21, 2015 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (ACS-1706/44233) in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 21, 2015 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (ACS-1706/44233) in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!