Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant, (16 Positions)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $39713 to $50814 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment or reassignment for NYSED employees, 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 sixteen Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant (VRCA) positions in the Bronx District Office (5 positions), Brooklyn District Office (2 positions), Buffalo District Office (6 positions), Rochester District Office (1 position), Spring Valley Satellite Office (1 position), and White Plains District Office (1 position). The incumbents of these positions 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 of these positions 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, interpreters, readers and independent living services for disabled consumers.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be permanent or contingent permanent appointments. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Filling of these positions 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.
**Plus $3,026 annual downstate location adjustment.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 9, 2016 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (listed below) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
ACS-1776/43489 (Bronx)**
ACS-1777/44451/ 44720/ 44721/ 45173 (Bronx)**
ACS-1780/43841 /45306 (Brooklyn)**
ACS-1778/43488 /45178/ 45602/ 45603/ 45604/ 45606 (Buffalo)
ACS-1779/44259 (Rochester)
ACS-1782/46455 (Spring Valley)**
ACS-1781/46454 (White Plains)**
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, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 9, 2016 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (listed below) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
ACS-1776/43489 (Bronx)**
ACS-1777/44451/ 44720/ 44721/ 45173 (Bronx)**
ACS-1780/43841 /45306 (Brooklyn)**
ACS-1778/43488 /45178/ 45602/ 45603/ 45604/ 45606 (Buffalo)
ACS-1779/44259 (Rochester)
ACS-1782/46455 (Spring Valley)**
ACS-1781/46454 (White Plains)**