NY HELPYes

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHabilitation Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) Bernard Fineson

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $53848 to $68284 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Queens

Street Address 80-45 Winchester Blvd, Hillside Complex

Family Care Unit

City Queens Village

StateNY

Zip Code11428

Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive: A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a Human Services field*
OR
Permanent: Have permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 1
OR
Transfer: Eligible 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.) 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.

**OPERATIONAL PREFERENCE: A Qualified Intellectual Disorder Professional - designation requires one year's experience working with people with a developmental disability AND a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology).

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Home Liaison Supervisor or TTL, the incumbent will function as the Family Care Home Liaison and independently perform the following duties:

• Has primary responsibility for ensuring that the environmental requirements of the Family Care Program are being met and maintained in each Family Care Residence
• Ensures that the fiscal and other Family Care Provider needs, and concerns are being met, consistent with the needs of the individuals residing in the home and Federal and State Regulations
• Acts as the direct link to the Provider on behalf of the individuals living in family care, as well as other interested parties and providers of service.
• Will have a caseload of up to twenty (20) family care homes and up to 30 individuals and will be required to visit each home at least monthly. Visits may be early mornings or late afternoons.
• Will participate in the initial certification, recertification and special visits of each home as may be required.
• Will be responsible for the development of Residential Habilitation plans, Health and Safety needs, Personal Expenditure plans and Money Management assessments for all individuals residing in their assigned Family Care homes.
• Ensures that the FC provider is carrying out the goals as written.
• Ensures that the service is recorded in TABS for correct billing.
• Ensure that each home has a current fire evacuation plan that meets the needs of the individuals in the home.
• Monitors the use of personal allowance and clothing allowance of the individuals in their homes.
• Attends annual and semi-annual Life Plan meetings for the individuals living in their assigned homes.
• May also perform in home and classroom trainings with FC providers and certified sitters as required.
• Should be familiar with Part 624 and Part 633 regulations.
• May perform other duties as needed at the direction of the TTL.
• Must be current on all mandatory trainings.

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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.

If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. At a future date, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will begin and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS 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.

• 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 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Bernard Fineson DDSO Human Resources Office

Telephone 718-217-5110

Fax 718-264-3436

Email Address Bernardfineson.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 80-45 Winchester Boulevard Building 80

Hillside Complex

City Queens Village

State NY

Zip Code 11428

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by 11/1/2024_to:
Email to: BernardFineson.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
OR Fax number: 718-264-3436

Please reference the above EOA# 2024-109 Posting Number and Title with resume in all correspondence.