Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 1 - Posting #17-114
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42833 to $54678 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Team 2 (Orrs Mills, Laurel Ave, Vails Gate, Hillcrest IRAs)
Base: Orrs Mills IRA, 127 Orrs Mills Road
Minimum Qualifications 1. Must currently be a permanent Habilitation Specialist 1, grade 14;
OR
2. Must be active and reachable on the current Civil Service Eligible List for Habilitation Specialist 1;
OR
3. Qualified for a 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.
NOTE: Provisional applicants will only be considered if he/she has applied to take the upcoming Habilitation
Specialist 1 Civil Service examination being held on March 18, 2017.
Valid unrestricted license to drive in New York State.
Duties Description Develop program and plan activities for assigned groups.
Serve as instructor for assigned individuals.
Maintain all necessary records.
Interpret the individual’s needs into the individual program plan.
Assure smooth operation of daily program routines.
Monitor programs and revise as necessary.
Provide all needed documentation.
Transport individuals to community activities as needed.
Other duties to be discussed at time of interview and as assigned.
Personal care of individuals attending the day habilitation site may be required.
NOTE: Travel will be required.
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: HVDDSO Employees: Obtain form HV-PO 161 and submit March 28, 2017, to:
Other OPWDD Employees: Submit cover letter and résumé by March 28, 2017, to:
DDSOO 4 – Hudson Valley
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 470
7 Wilbur Road
Thiells, NY 10984
E-Mail: hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: 845-947-6000, Option 3, Option 5
Fax: 845-947-6189
Please reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.
Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.