Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleRehabilitation Assistant 1/Rehabilitation Assistant 2
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45494 to $68630 Annually
Duties Description Provides paraprofessional rehabilitation services to individuals in psychosocial support, vocational rehabilitation, competency training, and residential services program areas.
• Interviews and gathers individuals’ information; assists in conducting assessments to determine individuals’ potential and existing capabilities and interests; and in developing and implementing rehabilitation plans, including goals and objectives.
• Assists in planning and conducting group rehabilitation activities, and in developing group protocols and curriculum.
• Observes and reports individuals’ participation, response, and behavior; and may recommend modifications to rehabilitation plans based on observations.
• Participates in treatment team meetings; and assists in determining individuals’ progress and rehabilitation needs.
• Maintains records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements.
• May monitor and maintain supply inventories; and schedule and arrange for rehabilitation activities and special events.
The Community Pre-Vocational (CPV) Team Member is responsible for facilitating the mission of the CPV program; provides outlets for individuals to develop and improve soft skills geared towards employability and to assist with administrative duties including training of staff, facilitating Job Readiness Training Classes, completing annual assessments, program development, Documentation Standards and other CPV related activities.
Develop training curriculums, activities, and experiences for individuals via in-person Job Readiness Training Classes. Facilitate Job Readiness Training classes to individuals to prepare for successful transition from volunteering to employment. Model and promote soft skills and work-related etiquette.
Demonstrate understanding of the OPWDD Community Prevocational regulations, Administrative Memorandum, audit protocols and documentation standards in order review documentation and mentor Job Coaches. Attend Life Plan meetings and assist with the development of Staff Action Plans. Review documentation and facilitate timely corrections. Complete Annual Assessments.
Assist CPV Coordinator in the development, expansion, and implementation of community-based vocational opportunities. Make connections for volunteer experiences. Conduct volunteer site satisfaction surveys. Train staff to assist meeting the expectations of volunteer sites and promotion of soft skill development with individuals. Ensure CPV activities are provided during staffing shortages by job coaching in the community when necessary. Travel required – 20%.
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Minimum Qualifications Rehab Assistant 1 Promotion: one year of service as a Direct Support Assistant, Mental Health Therapy Aide, or Licensed Practical Nurse and reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.
Rehab Assistant 1 Open Competitive: One year of experience assisting individuals with daily living skills and habits; taking care of their personal needs; and ensuring a comfortable home environment.
Rehab Assistant 2 Promotion: two years of service as a Rehabilitation Assistant 1. *
Rehab Assistant 2 Open Competitive: Two years of experience assisting individuals with daily living skills and habits; taking care of their personal needs; and ensuring a comfortable home environment.
Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.
• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• 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://oer.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.
***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Western New York Human Resources Office
Email Address opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 1200 East & West Road
Building 1, West Seneca Campus
Notes on ApplyingSubmit your cover letter and resume to the address or email address above. Please reference EOA#25-613jh in all correspondence.