Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 1 - EOA #15-445
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $41993 to $53606 Annually
Street Address Hegarty - Team 1 & Prescott - Team 4
Stoneham, Pomona, 11 South Madison, Grove, River Rd IRAs/Base: Stoneham IRA
Minimum Qualifications 1. Must currently be a permanent Habilitation Specialist 1, grade 14;
OR
2. Must be active and reachable on the current Civil Service Eligible List for Habilitation Specialist 1;
OR
3. Qualified for provisional* appointment to Habilitation Specialist 1.
Minimum qualifications for current New York State Employee:
- A bachelor’s degree in human services field and one-year permanent competitive or
55-b/55-c service in a clinical or direct care position.
Minimum qualifications for outside applicant:
- A bachelor’s degree in human services field and one-year direct care or clinical
experience in an organization whose primary focus is providing services to individuals
with developmental disabilities.
NOTE: A master’s degree in a human services field or permanent New York State Certification
as a teacher may be substituted for the degree and experience described above.
NOTE: Provisional appointments will only be considered if there are insufficient in-title and/or Civil Service List
candidates.
Duties Description • Develop program and plan activities for assigned groups.
• Serve as instructor for assigned individuals.
• Maintain all necessary records.
• Interpret the invidual’s needs into the individual program plan.
• Assure smooth operation of daily program routines.
• Monitor programs and revise as necessary.
• Provide all needed documentation.
• Transport individuals to community activities as needed.
• Other duties to be discussed at time of interview and as assigned.
Personal care of consumers attending the day habilitation site may be required.
NOTE: Travel will be required.
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by November 25, 2015 to:
DDSOO 4 – Hudson Valley
Denise Burns, Personnel Administrator
P.O. Box 470
7 Wilbur Road
Thiells, NY 10984
E-Mail: hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: 845-947-6000
Fax: 845-947-6475
Please reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.
Please note:
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and Hudson Valley 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/cover letter.
• 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.