Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSocial Work Assistant 2

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade17

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

Salary RangeFrom $61516 to $78307 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 60%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Queens

Street Address 80-45 Winchester Boulevard, Bldg 80

Hillside Complex

City Queens Village

StateNY

Zip Code11428

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Permanent Qualifications:
Candidates must currently be a permanent Social Work Assistant 2 OR be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list.

Transfer Qualifications:
Candidates must be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-Competitive:
Candidates must have a master’s degree in social work OR a bachelor’s degree in social work and ONE year of post-bachelor’s experience in social work OR a bachelor’s degree in a human services area and TWO years post-bachelors experience in Social Work-.

**For the purpose of these examinations, qualifying social work experience involves activities such as assessing individual and family needs, strengths and limitations; assisting in the development of treatment plans; providing counseling to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping individuals and families access supportive services; coordinating and evaluating services, programs and support systems; and providing support, advocacy and referral as appropriate. Examples of non-qualifying experience include providing direct hands-on care to patients/consumers by assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, eating, and other activities of daily living; transporting/accompanying patients/consumers to appointments or activities; planning, organizing and participating in recreational activities for patients/consumers, such as sports, games, creative arts, and/or clubs; and performing safety and/or security related functions for a facility.

Candidates MUST meet the criteria for Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP). Requirements are as follows:
QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disorder Professional) designation requires one year's experience working with people with a developmental disability AND a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology).


Substitution: Master’s degree in social work can substitute for 1 year of specialized experience. OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current eligible list. OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. OR

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Social Work Assistant 2 at Manhattan Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.

The promotion field for the Social Work Assistant 2 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Social Work Assistant 1.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Social Work Assistant 2 is responsible for completing assessments in-person and via telehealth video, to include observation, interviews, and documentation review. Assessment personnel will gather necessary information to complete assessments according to training, policy, and protocols.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Fulfill training and certification requirements prior to the utilization of the assessment tool and on an
ongoing basis.
• Attend assessment trainings as required and complete all OPWDD mandated training in a timely
manner.
• Communicate effectively with and interview a wide range of individuals with intellectual and/or
developmental disabilities, as well as with other stakeholders.
• Integrate information from various sources.
• Maintain mandated timeframes for the completion of the assessment
• Complete all required documentation accurately utilizing the technology provided.
• Travel to and from assessments within assigned region including overnight stays at hotels as needed.
• Travel for training outside assigned region may be required as well.
• Utilize flexible scheduling, including some evening and weekend hours as required.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively, including prioritizing work plans and work assignments, maintaining
up to date case notes, and meeting deadlines.
• Attain set productivity standards, or an average number of completed assessments

NOTE: You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own vehicle. An employee who uses his/her own vehicle will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.

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Additional Comments Please note:
SHIFT / PASS DAYS: Monday – Friday - 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pass Days: Saturday/Sunday
Flexibility as needed to accommodate late meetings, travel and/or to complete special projects.

• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• Candidate must be reachable for appointment from the current Civil Service eligible list to be considered for a permanent competitive appointment.
• 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.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies

• 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.

• 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 on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.

• 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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Bernard Fineson DDSO Human Resources Office

Telephone 718-217-5110

Fax 718-264-3436

Email Address BernardFineson.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 80-45 Winchester Boulevard Building 80

Human Resources Office

City Queens Village

State NY

Zip Code 11428

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by 11/07/2024_to:
Human Resources Office Email to: BernardFineson.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
OR Fax number: 718-264-3436
Please reference the above EOA# 2024-111 Posting Number and Title with resume in all correspondence.