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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/14/17

Applications Due12/29/17

Vacancy ID46081

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Master Social Worker 1 - EOA #2017-137

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 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 Bronx

Street Address 2400 Halsey Street

DDRO4-Community Services

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10461

Minimum Qualifications For Permanent Appointment: Must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker AND currently encumber a New York position from which a 70.1 transfer is appropriate OR be reachable on the Civil Service List.

For Provisional Appointment: Must be licensed and currently registered by the New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker.

Duties Description The incumbent’s job duties for Self-Direction Liaison will include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the development of a self-directed plan. Work closely with the participant, family members, Medicaid Service Coordinator, broker and fiscal intermediary agency.
• Review plans for accuracy; participate in local review committees and complete necessary paperwork for approval. Submit plans electronically to Central Office. Once final approval is obtained, send approval letters and other correspondence to all parties.
• Provide technical support to brokers (start up and support brokers), Medicaid Service Coordinators and all involved in the development and maintenance of a self-directed plan.
• Participate in “launch meetings” when the plan is approved. Ensure all parties are aware of their responsibilities and provide guidance on the implementation of the plan.
• Participate in ongoing statewide work groups and trainings for brokers and other interested parties. Work with other self-directed liaisons regionally to provide trainings for new brokers. Track on-going training requirements for brokers.
• Provide person centered planning information as needed to interested service coordinators, parents, brokers, etc. Provide information regarding OPWDD’s transformation and any upcoming changes within self-direction. Participate in forums and presentations to agencies and parent groups interested in self-direction.
• Maintain a data based tracking interested individuals, the status of the plans and review dates.
• Approve DDP1 in CHOICES and maintain additions and withdrawals as they occur.

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Name EOA #2017-137

Telephone

Fax (646) 766-3491

Email Address Metro.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2400 Halsey Street

Human Resources Office

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10461

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by December 29, 2017 and reference EOA #2017-137 on all correspondence.

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