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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/26/15

Applications Due09/16/15

Vacancy ID23243

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant, Box ACS-1683/44452

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade13

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

Salary RangeFrom $39713 to $50814 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant OR be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant OR have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher deemed eligible to transfer under §70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant position and are interested in transferring to a location indicated on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.

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 Assistant (VRCA) position in the Syracuse District Office. The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of paraprofessional tasks to support counselors as they provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities who are interested in becoming employed or retaining their current employment. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct intake interviews, review eligibility for financial assistance and monitor training records;
• Verify employment, which may require site visits to rehabilitation facilities, schools and training centers;
• Authorize necessary medical diagnostic examinations;
• Prepare financial and statistical records and reports;
• Prepare routine correspondence to consumers and their families, vendors and other agencies concerning consumer status and progress; and
• Schedule needed transportation, TTY telephone connections, interpreters, readers and independent living services for disabled consumers.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.

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.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $50,814, based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 16, 2015 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-1683/44452) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter 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

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 16, 2015 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-1683/44452) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!

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