Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHabilitation Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $66634 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Saratoga

Street Address Adirondack Regional Center

200 Smith Drive

City Corinth

StateNY

Zip Code12822

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In title Habilitation Specialist 1, Grade 14;

OR

Eligible for 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable to Habilitation Specialist 1 by the Department of Civil Service (must also be within 2 salary grades of grade 14.)

OR

A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a human services field*

* a degree in a human services 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.

*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).

Duties Description DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Habilitation Specialist 2 the Residential Habilitation Coordinator is responsible for the development, documentation, and implementation of Residential Habilitation Services for people living in state operated community residences. The Residential Habilitation Coordinator will participate with other residential staff to ensure service delivery is focused on Valued Outcomes. The Residential Habilitation Coordinator will also participate in the development and implementation of inclusion plans. May be required to complete investigations as assigned by the Treatment Team Leader.

DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE HABILITATION SERVICE PLAN
• A plan is developed for each individual as recommended by their Life Plan, which includes discussions with the individual, the advocate, the Care Coordinator, and the residential provider.
• The plan will include the development of a current Safeguard Summary Plan, as well as Personal Expenditure Plan.
• The plan will be reviewed monthly and documentation regarding the status will be prepared at least every six months.

PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTIAL STAFF
• Ensure that staff is trained in the implementation of the residential habilitation plan.
• Provide in-service training, topics to include protective oversight, choices, inclusion, personal expenditure plans.
• Provide house specific training and assistance to help meet the valued outcomes for each individual.

PARTICIPATE IN SURVEY PROCESS
• Ensure compliance with agency practices, policies, as well as regulatory policies.
• Participate in the Peer review process and other reviews as requested by TTL.
• Assist with DQM compliance standards.

MAINTAIN THE RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION FILE
• Update file according to the approved index.
• Complete monthly Residential Habilitation Coordinator notes.
• Complete the Personal Information Form.

PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AS NEEDED
• Advocate for specific clinical services when appropriate.
• Attempt to help individuals meet and develop community ties.
• Assist individuals in identifying and pursuing their desires, needs, rights and dreams.
CONDUCT CLINICAL MEETINGS
• Schedule and coordinate regular meetings of clinical team members at the request of the TTL.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
• Facilitate completions of assessments with the team (i.e. money management, bed safety determination, etc.).

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Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In May 2024, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will begin and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.

• 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 Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or e-mail at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements, and previously approved vacation/holiday time will be honored in the new assignment.

• 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.

• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• OPWDD is committed 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 Capital District DDSO

Telephone 518-388-0838

Fax 518-370-7536

Email Address CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Capital District DDSO

500 Balltown Road

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12304

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Capital District DDSO
Human Resources Office
Building 1
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, New York 12304
Phone: 518-388-0838
Fax: 518-370-7536
Email: CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

*Please reference EOA #24-169 in all correspondence.