Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Open to NYS Employees Only), Box ACS-1920/43021
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65588 to $83044 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor eligible list may be considered for appointment.
Provisional Appointment: If the eligible list contains fewer than three acceptors, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service with NYS as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications), or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language).
Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in a Senior 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 a Senior 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. Under the supervision of the Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide consultative and technical assistance services to educational agencies, parent groups, community rehabilitation programs, independent learning centers, youth programs, one-stop centers and youth groups within the District Office’s service area;
• Ensure clear referral, eligibility, and service delivery processes are consistently implemented and relationships are formed among stakeholders to provide better employment outcomes for youth within the District Office’s service area; and
• Support the District Office’s efforts to meet the newly created Rehabilitation Services Administration State Plan goal of increasing the employment rate for youth.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or provisional appointment. 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 $86,398 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 17, 2017 to accesjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (ACS-1920/43021) 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
Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 17, 2017 to accesjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (ACS-1920/43021) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.