Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleEmployment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1, Box ACS-1817/45206
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61022 to $77376 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1.
§70.1 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Careers Opportunity Select Job Titles list AND who have three years of experience in originating employment programs resulting in new and increased employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities may be considered for appointment. This experience must have included job development and creating targeted marketing plans directed toward hiring persons with disabilities. One year of this experience must have included either preparation and delivery of presentations to business groups on employing persons with disabilities, or negotiating agreements to hire persons with disabilities.
Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1 position and are interested in transferring to the location listed on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking to fill one Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1 position in the Brooklyn District Office. The incumbent will assist in the development and implementation of employment marketing activities to expand and expedite job opportunities for ACCES-VR consumers. Major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Implement local marketing initiatives that compliment regional and State marketing plans;
• Develop job opportunities for ACCES-VR consumers;
• Communicate job leads, marketing concepts and labor force information to District Office staff;
• Work closely with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and job-ready ACCES-VR consumers to identify employment opportunities; and
• Ensure successful employment outcomes.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $77,376 through annual performance advances.
**Plus $3,026 annual downstate location adjustment.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 10, 2016 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-1817/45206) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Mangement
Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 10, 2016 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (ACS-1817/45206) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.