Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAge Out Coordinator/Social Work Assistant 3 - EOA #2016-134
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $50478 to $64260 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Promotion: Candidates must have one year of permanent or contingent/permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c New York State service as a Social Work Assistant 3 or Social Work Assistant 3 (Spanish Language); OR reachable for appointment from the Civil Service List; OR eligible for a 70.1 transfer.
Open Competitive: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and one year of post-Bachelors experience in social work; OR a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a human service area and two years of post-Bachelors experience in social work.
Duties Description The incumbent’s job duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Ensure that individuals aging out of residential schools receive appropriate OPWDD adult services.
• Assist with data management and reporting for individuals transitioning from residential schools to OPWDD adult services, using Excel and Citrix.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings, both in person, by phone or by video conference with agencies, families, residential schools and development staff, all meetings relate to the transition of individuals from residential settings to OPWDD adult services.
• Work closely with the Eligibility Team to ensure those in residential schools meet OPWDD criteria to receive services.
• Follow the Front Door process including preparing the DDP2.
• Visit Residential Schools both in state and out of state for upcoming graduates as needed.
• Maintain dialog with families, both in writing and over the phone regarding their child and the placement process.
• Review Preliminary Adult Services Plan/Behavioral Plan to ensure the needs of the individual will be met by the OPWDD Adult Residential Opportunity. If the plan is not approved, work with the agency to make corrections, deletions or additions.
• Send referrals for residential placement and Day Services to appropriate agencies.
• Complete Level of Care forms and NODs.
Additional Comments This position is located in the Developmental Disabilities Regional Office in both the Bronx (2400 Halsey Street, Bronx, NY 10461) AND Manhattan (25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004) offices.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.