Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSocial Work Assistant 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61516 to $78307 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and 2 year of social work experience.
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 POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As the housing liaison on the region 4 capacity management team, the incumbent will manage a caseload of individuals seeking placement in a certified residential opportunity including Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) and Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA). The housing management team is a regional team and manages referrals for individuals from all 5 boroughs.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Review individual’s referral clinical information so that there is an understanding of their needs. As necessary, the housing liaison will follow up with the referring party to request updated clinical information that better represents the individual’s current needs.
2. Monitor residential vacancies and make referrals to voluntary and state-operated residential programs with vacancies that match the needs of the individual
3. Interface with care managers, hospitals, and nursing homes who have referred individuals for placement
4. Using the SharePoint system, track Certified Residential Opportunities referrals and follow-up with agencies on a timely basis to ensure screenings are occurring and screening outcomes reported
5. Run Access to Residential Options Committee (AROC) meetings with providers
6. Interface the Care Manager and CSIDD (NY START) to discuss the individual’s needs as they wait for placement, ensuring that the individual is receiving the services to best support them given their current circumstances.
7. Review individual’s DDP2 scores and interface with the High Needs Funding coordinator, then advise potential providers what acuity level the individual may qualify for. As necessary, re-administer the instrument when the individual’s scores don’t reflect their current functioning/circumstances.
8. Enter information into the Residential Opportunities database and SharePoint systems
9. Assist with finding placement for individuals aging out of residential schools who are identified as emergency need and not matched with a residential provider
10. Use the TABS/CHOICES system to review other services the individual is receiving
11. Additional responsibilities to be determined based on DDRO needs
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Additional Comments Please note:
• 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.
Email Address Metro.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Human Resources Office
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by December 9, 2024, and reference EOA #2024-256 on all correspondence.
Please indicate your preferred location on all correspondence.
• Metro NY DDSO: 25 Beaver St., New York, NY 10004
• Metro NY DDSO: 2400 Halsey St., Bronx, NY 10461
• Brooklyn DDSO: 750 Vandalia Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11239
• Staten Island DDSO: 930 Willowbrook Rd., Bldg. 12, Staten Island, NY 10314