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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/22/17

Applications Due04/05/17

Vacancy ID37799

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleRehabilitation Counselor 2, CNY DDSO Rome

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade19

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

Salary RangeFrom $58501 to $74301 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address Central NY DDSO

101 W. Liberty Street

City Rome

StateNY

Zip Code13440

Minimum Qualifications Currently a permanent Rehabilitation Counselor 2 or 70.1 Transfer Eligible within two grades as determined by
Civil Service.
Promotion Qualifications: Simultaneous to this posting, the civil service list for Rehabilitation Counselor 2 will
be canvassed. Consideration will be contingent upon reachability or eligibility in accordance with Civil Service
Law.
One year of permanent service as a Rehabilitation Counselor 1.

Duties Description This position serves as a Self-Direction Liaison for eight counties of the CNYDDRO working under the direct
supervision of the Lead Self-Direction Coordinator. Responsibilities include organizing, scheduling and teaching
Self-Direction Broker trainings; attending meetings with individuals and their families to discuss Self-Direction
services; and efficiently moving Self-Direction Budgets through both Regional and Central Office
processes. This position is also responsible for providing oversight and consultation to voluntary agencies
offering the Broker and/or Fiscal Intermediary services; processing DDP1s and providing cross-coverage for
other members of the unit. Other assignments may be necessary, based on the needs of the team. Must have
the ability to flex your schedule around the 8a-4:30p work day to meet the needs of the job. Some travel is
required.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful candidate for this position will:
• Possess or willing to acquire a working knowledge of HCBS waiver, individualized services, state-funded
services, and generic community as well as OPWDD-sponsored human services and resources.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop and present well-organized and effective training and education to
internal and external stakeholders in a cogent and professional manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CNYDDRO/OPWDD policies and procedures, especially those related to
service development and standards compliance as it relates to OPWDD-funded services.
• Be flexible in their work schedule and able to adjust work hours to meet program needs & assist team
members in response to urgent consumer/family needs.
• Demonstrate empathy, respect and warmth when interacting with those we serve and their
families/advocates, colleagues within the Regional Office, as well as colleagues in Central Office, State
Operations and the other Provider Agencies the RO is associated with along with the public at large.
• Possess an ability to communicate in a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both
verbally and in writing, including the ability to speak in public for the purpose of sharing information related
to the RO and various Team 2 functions.
• Have an ability to manage time well and work independently, including having an ability to travel to and
from various sites in a reasonable amount of time, ensuring that OPWDD and the Regional Office is
consistently represented in a manner which exemplifies professionalism and honors the public trust.
• Possess a positive work history as well as an acceptable attendance record.

Additional Comments Questions regarding this position can be referred to Deb Bojarski, DDPS2 at 315-473-6972.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 315-336-2300 ext.578

Fax 315-338-0443

Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Central NY DDSO

101 W. Liberty Street

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by 04/05/2017 and include EOA # 17-62 on all correspondence to: Central NY DDSO, Human Resources, 101 W. Liberty Street, Rome, NY 13440 or email: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov.

Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.


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.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information regarding PSLF please visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice.


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.

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