Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleLicensed Master Social Worker 2
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61496 to $78014 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reachable on the current Civil Service List for Licensed Master Social Worker 2
OR
Permanent service as a Licensed Master Social Worker 2
OR
Eligible to 70.1 transfer to a Licensed Master Social Worker 2 title.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION/ PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate for this position will:
- Assists in the design and development of streamlined procedures for the processing and management of family care resources and benefits.
- Reviews all initial certification/recertification packets for completeness and compliance for review and approval.
- Interprets NYS OPWDD Family Care Policy and Regulation, and provides direction and leadership in the design and implementation as approved by CNY DDSO administration.
- Facilitates the Family Care Program Management Committee involving Administration, County/Agency FC Coordinators, Service Coordination Supervisors and other staff in a participatory role in developing organizational and management approaches to meet the operating requirements of the program. Seeks administrative involvement and approval for recommendations.
- Prepares reports as required.
- Assists County/Agency FC Coordinators in the training of Family Care Home Liaisons
- Develops and implements recruitment strategies
- Monitors DMC Critical Driver Certification for all family care providers and communicates invalid licenses to providers and staff, as necessary.
- Monitors visitation deficiencies and reports quarterly to administration
- Monitors employees as family care providers and semi-annually updates with the Personnel Office.
- Facilitates the OPWDD FC Policy Manual distribution and training for providers and staff, as necessary.
- Oversees approval and re-approvals of Substitute Providers (including periodic reminders when approvals are ending)
- Oversees the approval of Sitter Service (including periodic reminders when approvals are ending).
- Facilitates the Family Care Advisory Committee
- Seeks provider/individual/staff input and involvement in family care related issues
- Regularly advises the agency administration on provider concerns and suggestions
- Serves as a resource and advocate for individual family care providers
- Involves ASFC Coordinators in the FC Management Meetings (e.g., interpreting State policy and regulatory requirements)
- Facilitates training as needed
- Provides technical assistance and guidance
- Encourages County/Agency Family Care Coordinators in their OPWDD FC Policy 10.7.2 responsibilities
- Will be responsible for ensuring responsibilities outlined in FC Policy 10.7.2 are supported/carried out, including:
o #7, Ensures that the FC Advisory Council Meets
o #12, Monitoring and approving payments including emergency respite, trial visits, therapeutic respite.
o Providing information to Central Office
Additional Comments SHIFT/PASS DAYS: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with flex; Sat/Sun Pass Days
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit PRF1 form and or cover letter and résumé by 03/21/2018 to:
Human Resources Office
187 Northern Concourse
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
Fax: 315-473-6658
E-mail: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Qualified candidates should submit a posting reply for (PRF-1) and résumé to the Syracuse Human Resources Office of the Central New York DDSO by the closing date indicated above. Any questions regarding the duties of this position may be directed to Denise Murray, TTL; 315-425-8516.
Please reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.
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.
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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