NY HELPYes

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS) 2024-349

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $72032 to $91381 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address 415-A Oser Avenue

Front Door

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11788

Minimum Qualifications Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). *The minimum qualifications through the NY HELPS are:

License and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.
Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.

Duties Description This Front Door Access Team member will be responsible for:
• Contact families coming through the Front Door to provide information and guidance on the process.
• Conduct Front Door Trainings for individuals and families.?
• Conduct intakes/assessments with individuals and families to determine appropriate service level.
• Complete Developmental Disabilities Profile 2 forms.
• Open EAA tool and enter identifying information.
• Meet with families and other key stakeholders to gather pertinent information and documentation. Process the information and submit service recommendations for authorizations.
• Track activities to ensure the timely progression of individuals through the Front Door process.
• Keep families apprised of progress through the Front Door process.
• Direct families to the Coordinated Assessment Process
• Approve Quality Review Team (QRT) 1 requests and submit QRT 2 requests for approval, when necessary.
• Review Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) packets before submitting to HCBS unit.
• Process Notice of Decisions.
• Process Level of Care Eligibility Determinations.
• Close EAA tool and engage in lost contact protocol, when necessary.
• Troubleshoot problems/issues with the Front Door Team.
• Participate in weekly Front Door team meetings and training, as scheduled.
• Participate in functions and activities occasionally, during evening hours and weekends.
• Complete mandatory training.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by supervisor.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Possess excellent and professional communication, public speaking, written and organizational skills.
• Ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with individuals we serve, families, advocates, voluntary agency staff and Non-Medicaid Service Coordination and Care Coordination Organization staff.
• Working knowledge and proficient use of a computer.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Possess acceptable time and attendance work record.

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Additional Comments Please note:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

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 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.

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://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.

• 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.

Name Long Island OPWDD Human Resources

Telephone 6313264482

Fax 631-493-1784

Email Address LongIsland.HR@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Long Island OPWDD

45 Mall Drive, Suite 1

City Commack

State NY

Zip Code 11725

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by July 29, 2024 and reference EOA #2024-349 on all correspondence.