Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleRehabilitation Counselor 2
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $59671 to $75785 Annually
Minimum Qualifications • Permanently in the title of Rehabilitation Counselor 2, OR
• 70.1 transfer eligible within 2 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 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will work under the direction of the Regional QM/IR Director and their duties will include but not be limited to the following:
• Oversee Medical Records and TABS.
• Ensure that Statements of Deficiency are addressed and a Plan of Correction developed in a timely manner.
• Be the liaison with Counsel's Office regarding obtaining documentation required for litigations.
• Ensure that policy and procedures are followed in all areas in the department.
• Coordinate OMIG audit protocols.
• Coordinate pre-survey visits in both the Residential and Day Program.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. 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.
• 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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