Habilitation Specialist 1- Placement Coordinator (NY HELPS) Position Available In Kings, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

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Program. NY HELP Yes The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for The job title for the vacancy. Title Habilitation Specialist 1- Placement Coordinator (NY HELPS) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 14 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $57764 to $72630 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 4:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Kings The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Brooklyn

DDSO 750

Vandalia Ave The city where the vacancy is located. City Brooklyn The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 11239 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The functional title for the candidate selected for this position is Placement Coordinator. Placement Coordination

• Under the supervision and direction of the Treatment Team Leader (TTL), the staff will receive and prioritize screening packets for available vacancies and will coordinate the process of pre-screening new intakes, review and analyze case files, and collaborate with Team Leaders as well as consult with key personnel to facilitate screenings.

The placement coordinator will also embark on visits to group homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other facilities as applicable.

• Cultivate relationships across diverse communities to provide new opportunities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD) amidst housing in State Operations.
• The Placement coordinator will initiate referrals to clinics based on needs of individual to secure stable residential placement. All services are connected to the individual’s level of functioning.
• Interact with regional office, care management, families, hospitals, Mental Hygiene legal services, vocational providers to obtain needed documentation with which subsequent services are coordinated.
• Chair of the regular placement meetings (remote and in-person) including screenings designed to foster relationship building, collaboration, and promote equitable services for IDD population.

This includes strengthen relationships with TTL, and QIDPs, identifying and addressing improvements to working together to authentically support IDD population including implementation of equitable and best practices and continued communication strategies.

• Assist in conducting outreach, recruitment, and screenings for Individuals. Maintain State Operations Vacancy Tracking on a weekly basis; Provide individual workshops to Self-Advocates and other Stakeholders. Canvas local Regional Service Field Office to solicit housing opportunities, etc.
• Track and maintain a list of all referrals from Regional Service Field Office, Division of Statewide Services, and Director to Director. Submit screening forms and other data driven documentation to appropriate parties regarding potential placement opportunities. Complete/update necessary documentation inclusive of access to Choices and TABS.
• Attend Level of Supervision (LOS), Comprehensive Adult Transitional Housing (CATH) and other meetings as required.
• Prepare Vacancy reports noting the vacancies that exist in the district and ensuring its distribution to central office and local staff so appropriate referrals to fill vacancies can be provided.
• Prepare residential profile reports for distribution to ensure that individuals matching the profile of the residence will be referred to maximize the opportunity for a smooth transition for the individual. QIDP/Other
• Carry a small caseload of residential homes to provide coordination of residential habilitation services.

Coordinate holistic, person centered approach when completing tasks such as coordination of services, creation of accurate Staff Action plans, review and approve Life Plans, keep schedule for meetings, generate Safeguard Summaries, facilitate staff training on documents and necessary supports, and be cognizant to recognize when treatment plans for the individuals supported need reviews, revisions and changes when applicable.

• Ensure all documents and efforts follow OPWDD and Medicaid/Medicare regulations and practice requirements.
• Liaise with other QIDP to ensure continuity of supports and services in line with Brooklyn DDSO policies and procedures.

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-JJ1 The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Currently serving as a permanent Habilitation Specialist 1. OR Must have one year of service in a title eligible for a 70.1 transfer in accordance with Civil Service law.

OR Open Competitive Qualifications:

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

• For the purpose of these qualifications, a degree in a human service field includes the professional disciplines of audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, vocational counseling, social work, speech/language pathology and therapeutic recreation (including concentrations in art, creative art, 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/guidance, education, human development.) Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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

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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.

• Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 14 ($53,764) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Downstate Adjustment is added to the job rate ($68,630).
• 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Brooklyn DDSO Human Resources Office The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 718-642-6310 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 718-264-3344 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Brooklyn.

Careers@opwdd.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Brooklyn

DDSO 750

Vandalia Ave The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Brooklyn The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 11239 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Please email your resume to Brooklyn.

Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID in your email.