Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 1 - Broome
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $56888 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Must be:
1. Permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 1, OR;
2. Eligible to 70.1 transfer to a Habilitation Specialist 1 title.* Some titles eligible for 70.1 transfer will need to meet the special qualifications for the Habilitation Specialist 1 title, OR;
3. Eligible for provisional appointment pending exam.** OR
4. Reachable on the current Civil Service List for Habilitation Specialist 1.
*Minimum qualifications for current New York State Employee:
A bachelor's or higher level degree in a human services field and, one year permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a clinical or direct care position. Permanent New York State certification as a teacher may be substituted for the degree and experience described above.
**Minimum qualifications for outside applicants:
A bachelor’s or higher level degree in a 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.
For the purpose of these examinations, a degree in a human service field includes the professional disciplines of
audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, social work, speech/language pathology and therapeutic recreation (including concentrations in art, creative arts, dance, drama, music, or physical education.) Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); or human skills development (e.g., counseling, education, human development.) Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position requires performance of a variety of duties in support of individuals with developmental disabilities. The person in this position will help individuals reach their optimal level of functioning by developing individualized habilitation plans, working with the individual to identify and set goals, and monitoring an individual’s progress in reaching those goals. Attention to detail, ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and strong organizational skills needed in these roles.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This position is an assignment as a Residential Habilitation Coordinator.
Additional Comments • 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
• 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.
• OPWDD participates in Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs. For more information go to: www.studentaid.ed.gov/publicservice.
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