Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Open to NYS Employees Only) Box ACS-1800/40005
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $64302 to $81415 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment or reassignment for NYSED employees, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor OR be reachable on the Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor eligible list.
If the eligible list has fewer than 3 acceptors, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a qualified employee of New York State and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications), or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language).
Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position and are interested in transferring to the 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 applicants to fill a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Transition Unit in the Bronx District Office. The Transition Unit was formed to meet the priorities of the Board of Regents in supporting youth and emerging adults with disabilities in transition to careers, and to provide support to constituencies who serve these youth in planning for transition to employment. Under the supervision of the District Manager Vocational Rehabilitation, major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide consultative and technical assistance services to educational agencies, parent groups, community rehabilitation programs, independent learning centers, youth programs, one-stop centers and youth groups within the District Office’s service area;
• Ensure clear referral, eligibility, and service delivery processes are consistently implemented and relationships are formed among stakeholders to provide better employment outcomes for youth within the District Office’s service area; and
• Support the District Office’s efforts to meet the newly created Rehabilitation Services Administration State Plan goal of increasing the employment rate for youth.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or provisional appointment. Travel throughout NYS will be required, including to areas that are not accessible by public transportation. 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 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 $81,415 based on annual performance advances.
**Plus $3,026 annual downstate location adjustment.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 11, 2016 to accesjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (ACS-1800/40005) 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
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 May 11, 2016 to accesjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (ACS-1800/40005) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.