Rehabilitation Counselor 2

Duties Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), has developed a new program model called Comprehensive Adult Transitional Homes (CATH). These are State Operated Individual Residential Alternatives (IRAs), that are designed primarily to serve individuals who are transitioning from residential schools into residential programs within NYS OPWDD. These programs create a service pathway accessible to those eligible for OPWDD services and determined in need of these programs by the Statewide Admission Committee (SAC). This pathway begins with a clearly established referral, screening, and intake process. Once admitted they will participate in approximately 18 months of continued treatment, stabilization, and integration towards there longer-term living plan. The RC2 is responsible for programming, supervision, and oversight. They will provide supervision for and work with the DA3, DA2, and DA1 to ensure active treatment is occurring within the CATH at all appropriate times. The RC2 will be an integral member to the treatment team and will contribute to the development of goals for individuals admitted to the CATH. The RC2 will be involved in continued development of the CATH program including new CATH development. The Rehabilitation Counselor 2 for the Capital District DDSO will work under the supervision of the Team 1/CATH Treatment Team Leader.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the screening of new admissions, ongoing program and information sharing to the new residential IRA upon discharge and will ensure service delivery to the individuals at CATH home(s).
• Provide direct oversight to ensure all goals are implemented as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison for clinical staff and direct care staff to ensure appropriate service delivery.
• Evaluate and monitor progress of individuals to determine appropriate transition and placement into residential IRAs.
• Determine whether additional training is required to support direct care and work with clinical staff and the DA3 to schedule.
• Work with DA3 to schedule and monitor required staff training upon individuals' admission and ongoing as transition occurs.
• Provide supervision for and work with the DA3, DA2, and DA1 to ensure active treatment is occurring within the CATH at all appropriate times.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to the development of goals for individuals admitted to the CATH.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently a Rehabilitation Counselor 2, grade 19
  
  

OR

• Eligible for 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable to Rehabilitation Counselor 2 by the Department of Civil Service (must also be within 2 salary grades of grade 19.)
• PROMOTION:
  
  

One year of permanent service as a Rehabilitation Counselor 1 AND a qualifying bachelor's or higher degree*.

• Qualifying degrees are: Applied Psychology, Art Therapy, Audiology, Clinical Mental Health, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Communication Disorders, Community and Human Services, Community Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Counseling and Community Psychology, Counseling Education, Creative Art Therapy, Education, Experimental Psychology, Expressive Art Therapy, Forensic Mental Health, Forensic Psychology, Gerontology, Health Administration, Health and Human Services, Human Development, Human Services, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Welfare, Social Work, Special Education, Speech Communication, Speech/Language Pathology, or Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.
  
  

OPEN COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree in a human service field and three years of professional experience providing vocational, psychosocial, or rehabilitative/habilitative services in an agency primarily serving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addictions.

Substitution:

A master's degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Additional Comments

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.
• 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.
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail capital.district.human.resources@opwdd.ny.gov if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements, and previously approved vacation/holiday time will be honored in the new assignment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Paid Parental Leave:
  
  

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• 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.

• 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.