Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $41993 to $53606 Annually
Minimum Qualifications .In title Habilitation Specialist 1, or
. Eligible for 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable by the department of Civil Service (must also be within 2 salary grades of a Grade 14).
. Qualified Intellectual Developmental Professional (QIDP) is preferred.
QIDP candidates must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and have one (1) year’s experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
.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.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Day Program Director, the Day Service Coordinator is responsible for the development, documentation, and implementation of Day Habilitation services for individuals who live in both state and voluntary operated residence programs. They work with and supervise direct care employees and are responsible to develop and provide opportunities that promote community inclusion.
May be required to report to residences for transportation needs. Will be required to complete investigations as assigned by Quality Management.
Additional Comments •Driver’s License: Valid license to drive in NYS.
•Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail ODHPRSNL if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
•CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
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