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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/22/16

Applications Due12/13/16

Vacancy ID34727

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, (Open to current NYS employees only) Box ACS-1882/40282

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $76748 to $96732 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

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 Albany

Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive service as an Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor eligible list may be considered for appointment.

§52.6 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-23 or higher deemed eligible to transfer under §52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

To qualify to transfer under §52.6, you must have a current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) certificate OR a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, including a supervised internship from a Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) accredited program OR a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling and notice of eligibility to sit for the CRCC certificate examination.

Provisional Appointment: If the eligible list contains fewer than three 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 Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications).

Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in an Associate 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 an Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Transition Unit in the Albany Central 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 provide support to constituencies who serve these youth in planning for transition to employment. The incumbent of this position will report to the Manager Educational and Vocational Services Coordination 1 and will work closely with the Transition Unit’s Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (SVRCs), the Regional Coordinator Vocational & Educational Services, and the District Manager Vocational Rehabilitation in each office to assist in the coordination of District Office transition activities. Major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide consultative and technical assistance services for educational agencies, parent groups, community rehabilitation programs, ILCs, youth programs, One-Stop centers and youth group;
• Ensure clear referral, eligibility and service delivery processes are consistently implemented across the state;
• Provide administrative support to the District Offices as they work to meet the newly created Rehabilitation Services Administration State Plan goal of increasing the employment rate for youth; and
• Supervise the Transition Unit’s Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be permanent or provisional appointment. Frequent 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.

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 $96,732 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 13, 2016 to accesjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (ACS-1882/40282) 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, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 13, 2016 to accesjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (ACS-1882/40282) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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