Habilitation specialist

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE :

Habilitation Specialist 1NUMBER OF POSITIONS :

2SALARY GRADE : 14STATUS :

14STATUS :

Permanent / Contingent

Permanent / Non-CompetitiveSALARY :

$52,221 - $ 66,236NEGOTIATIONG UNIT :

PS&T Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)OFFICE / REGION :

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities - TaconicDIVISION / DEPARTMENT :

State OperationsLOCATION BASE :

Noxon Road Day Program76 Firemans WayPoughkeepsie, NY 12603SHIFT / PASS DAYS :

7 : 30 AM- 4 : 30 PM, Pass : Saturday / Sunday* Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of statutory hiring rate ($50,678) and Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,543).

The Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,543) is also added to job rate ($64,693).POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Habilitation Specialist 1 is needed to ensure continuation of day habilitation services for all individuals participating in their assigned program and is essential for providing opportunities for socialization.

This position has a current caseload of 15 with a capacity for 25.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to : · Provide habilitation services to assigned persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in a manner reflecting the stated values of OPWDD : Compassion, Dignity, Diversity, Excellence and Honesty.

• Work with individuals with developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis to assist them in learning the skills to better help them in gaining independence and enriching their lives.
• Instruct in developing basic learning and self-help skills, focusing on the three domains of vocational, habilitation and academic enhancement.
• Develop written training plans based on results from a functional assessment, as well as assessment of service recipient’s skills, preferences, and choices.
• Work with treatment team in maintaining and assisting current treatment plan, as well as with a future community placement plan.
• Attend any and all treatment related and team level meetings including, but not limited to CFS’s, ISP’s and quarterly reviews.
• Transport individuals to community activities as necessary· Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.NOTE :

You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own car.

An employee who uses his / her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a Human Services field*ORHave permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 1OREligible for 70.

1 transfer to a Habilitation Specialist 1 title

• 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 arts, dance, drama, music, or physical education.

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.

OPERATIONAL PREFERENCE

A Qualified Intellectual Disorder Professional - designation requires one year's experience working with people with a developmental disability

a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field (including, but not limited to : sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology).APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications, a current resume and a copy of your bachelor’s degree to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office.

Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume.

OPWDD Taconic Human Resources25 Center CircleWassaic, New York 12592Phone : 845-877-6821 ext. 3367Fax : 845-877-3851opwdd.

sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.govPlease note : · 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 Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or e-mail at

accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov

to obtain information and RA forms.· 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.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.

ny.gov.· In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and / or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program).

If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

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.· OPWDD IS AN EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE

ACTION EMPLOYER· OPWDD is committed 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.

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 CoverageEmployees 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 ProgramParticipate 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 TrainingNYS 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.Company Description Taconic DDSO is part of the OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) Agency that provides services to disabled individuals.

Company Description

Taconic DDSO is part of the OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) Agency that provides services to disabled individuals.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Last updated : 2024-04-07

Salary : $64,693