Duties Description A Habilitation Specialist 1 is required at the Westchester Day Program for the following duties :
- Will run a classroom program
- Will meet with the ITT on an annual / semi-annual base to develop goals
- Will train DSAs assigned to their program classroom
- Will maintain a safe environment to safeguard the individuals
- Daily monitoring of data entrée, service compliance and inclusions
- Closely monitoring records books to ensure compliance
- Supervise and closely monitor work performances of all staff.
LinkedIn : LI-SB1
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 1, OR;Eligible to 70.1 transfer to a Habilitation Specialist 1 title, OR;Reachable on the current Civil Service List for Habilitation Specialist 1.Non-Competitive appointment may be considered.To be eligible for non-competitive appointment Candidates must have a bachelor's or higher-level degree in a human services field
For the purpose of these examinations, a degree in a human services field includes the professional disciplines of audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation 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, education, human development.) Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business.Additional Comments 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.
If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In May 2024, 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.
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.For CSEA positions : 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 / publicserviceEmployees 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.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.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
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
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 Metro NY DDSO
Telephone 718-430-0710
Fax 646-766-3491
Email Address Metro.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 2400 Halsey Street
Human Resources Office
City Bronx
State NY
Zip Code 10461
Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
Submit cover letter, and résumé by January 13, 2025, to :
Metro NY DDSO Human Resources Office
2400 Halsey Street
Bronx, NY 10461
E-Mail : Metro.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax : 646-766-3491
Please reference EOA #2024-302 in all correspondence.
