Habilitation Specialist 1
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Marcy, NY, United States
Duties
Duties, Supports and Monitoring: Ensures individuals reach their optimal level of functioning by developing individual day habilitation plans, goals and monitoring an individual’s progress in reaching these goals. Instructs and supports individuals in developing and/or enhancing life skills necessary to live more independently in home and community settings; and develops, implements, and modifies habilitation plans to help individuals achieve their valued outcomes.
Collaborates with individuals, family members, advocates, care managers, and service providers to determine strategies for service delivery (e.g., skill acquisition/retention, staff supports, and/or exploration of new experiences) and attends Life Plan meetings to assess the effectiveness of plans and services and establish objectives.
Assesses individuals’ skill levels in relation to their valued outcomes and identifies appropriate methods to teach and assist individuals in acquiring, improving, and maintaining life skills.
Communicates with treatment team members and gathers information to plan and/or modify services to meet individuals’ needs.
Implements appropriate safeguards and protective oversight measures to ensure the health and welfare of individuals while participating in programs and services.
Monitors, records, and measures individuals’ progress in reaching their goals, including accomplishments and challenges, and modifies plans to ensure continual progress, prevent regression, and meet individuals’ needs.
Schedules, transports, and assists individuals in participating in community activities.
Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.
Open Competitive Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a human services field*
a) 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 art, dance, drama, music, or physical education)
b) Related academic disciplines associated with the study of human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication)
c) Human skills development disciplines (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.
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT‑IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Additional Comments and Benefits
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 you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you must 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.
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). 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486‑7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Benefits include:
Paid Holidays and Leave: thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Paid vacation leave initially: thirteen (13) days.
Paid personal leave each year: five (5) days.
Paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA): thirteen (13) days, may carry over.
Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage: Employees and 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: up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth, adoption or foster care placement).
Retirement Program: Participation in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
Professional Development and Education & Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase professional skills and prepare for promotional opportunities. Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits toward maintaining professional licensure.
Other savings programs include 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.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers assessment and referral services.
Life insurance and Disability insurance.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan, a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax‑deferred basis.
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. 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.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Collaborates with individuals, family members, advocates, care managers, and service providers to determine strategies for service delivery (e.g., skill acquisition/retention, staff supports, and/or exploration of new experiences) and attends Life Plan meetings to assess the effectiveness of plans and services and establish objectives.
Assesses individuals’ skill levels in relation to their valued outcomes and identifies appropriate methods to teach and assist individuals in acquiring, improving, and maintaining life skills.
Communicates with treatment team members and gathers information to plan and/or modify services to meet individuals’ needs.
Implements appropriate safeguards and protective oversight measures to ensure the health and welfare of individuals while participating in programs and services.
Monitors, records, and measures individuals’ progress in reaching their goals, including accomplishments and challenges, and modifies plans to ensure continual progress, prevent regression, and meet individuals’ needs.
Schedules, transports, and assists individuals in participating in community activities.
Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.
Open Competitive Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a human services field*
a) 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 art, dance, drama, music, or physical education)
b) Related academic disciplines associated with the study of human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication)
c) Human skills development disciplines (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.
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT‑IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Additional Comments and Benefits
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 you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you must 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.
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). 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486‑7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Benefits include:
Paid Holidays and Leave: thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Paid vacation leave initially: thirteen (13) days.
Paid personal leave each year: five (5) days.
Paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA): thirteen (13) days, may carry over.
Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage: Employees and 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: up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth, adoption or foster care placement).
Retirement Program: Participation in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
Professional Development and Education & Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase professional skills and prepare for promotional opportunities. Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits toward maintaining professional licensure.
Other savings programs include 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.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers assessment and referral services.
Life insurance and Disability insurance.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan, a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax‑deferred basis.
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. 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.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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