Audiologist

TITLE: Audiologist (NY HELPS)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

SALARY GRADE: 20

SALARY: $76,032 – $96,381

NEGOTIATING UNIT: PEF

OFFICE/REGION: Region 2 State Operations

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: State Operations

LOCATION: 4601 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse, NY 13215

SHIFT/PASS DAYS: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, Pass Days: Saturday & Sunday

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently performs the duties of a Graduate Audiologist (listed below); and provides consultation upon referral for individuals’ hearing and balance needs, including appropriate follow-up regarding guidelines, staff training, and direct therapy. May provide clinical supervision and training.

• Examines individuals and assesses hearing and communication problems; and determines and administers treatment to meet individuals’ needs.

• Fits and checks hearing aids; and measures, designs, and makes ear plugs.

• Educates individuals on techniques to prevent hearing loss; and counsels individuals to cope with hearing loss.

• Provides training to employees regarding ear pathology, hearing aids, working with hearing impaired individuals, and aural rehabilitation services.

• Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team; and assists in the development of individuals’ treatment plans.

• Monitors and records changes in individuals’ conditions and maintains a variety of records, in accordance with agency guidelines and requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Open Competitive: possession of a license and current registration as an Audiologist in New York State or certification in Audiology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter, resume, and transcripts to:

Central New York DDSO

Attn: Human Resources

187 Northern Concourse

N. Syracuse, NY 13212

Fax: 315-473-6658

E-mail: CentralNY.careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Please reference "Audologist" in all correspondence.

Additional Comments: NY HELPS
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 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.

Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the geographic differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 20 ($72,032) and Geographic Differential ($4,000). Geographic Differential is also added to the job rate ($91,381).

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.

Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.

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 form.

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.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,032.00 - $95,381.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,032 - $96,381