Job Description
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Special Education and ACCES (OSEA) is seeking a candidate for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant position in the Manhattan VR District Office. This Office provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, who are interested in becoming employed or retaining their current employment. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct intake interviews, review eligibility for financial assistance, and monitor training records; Verify employment, which may require site visits to rehabilitation facilities, schools, and training centers; Authorize necessary medical diagnostic examinations; Prepare financial and statistical records and reports; Prepare routine correspondence to consumers and their families, vendors and other agencies concerning consumer status and progress; and Schedule transportation, interpreters, readers, and independent living services for disabled consumers. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS
Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS
will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS
title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Three (3) years of experience either providing direct services beyond routine personal care or supervision to physically, mentally, or learning-disabled adults or adolescents in a rehabilitation program or facility; or providing paraprofessional support to counselor staff in a rehabilitation program or facility; or providing vocational or educational services to adults or adolescents with physical, mental, or learning disabilities in the areas of assessment, counseling, job coaching, guidance, placement, or job development. An associate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience. Promotional Transitional Qualifications:
Current NYSED employees must have: One year of competitive service at grade 6 or higher COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Reassignment:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant. Eligible List Appointment:
Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. 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. Section 70.1 Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https:
//careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm. 55b/c Appointment:
This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications: Three (3) years of experience either providing direct services beyond routine personal care or supervision to physically, mentally, or learning-disabled adults or adolescents in a rehabilitation program or facility; or providing paraprofessional support to counselor staff in a rehabilitation program or facility; or providing vocational or educational services to adults or adolescents with physical, mental, or learning disabilities in the areas of assessment, counseling, job coaching, guidance, placement, or job development. An associate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Verification of degree or transcript will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position will require 20% in-state travel. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period. Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding. This position leads to a maximum salary of $65,061 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. Based on this position's location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives a $4,000 Downstate/Mid-State Adjustment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
