Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

　　Title Social Work Assistant 2 - EOA# 2024-039

　　Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

　　Salary Grade 14

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

　　Salary Range From $50678 to $64693 Annually

　　Employment Type Full-Time

　　Appointment Type Permanent

　　Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

　　Travel Percentage 0%

　　Workweek Mon-Fri

　　Hours Per Week 40

　　Workday

　　From 8:30 AM

　　To 5 PM

　　Flextime allowed? No

　　Mandatory overtime? No

　　Compressed workweek allowed? No

　　Telecommuting allowed? No

　　County Suffolk

　　Street Address 45 Mall Drive, Suite #1

　　Family Care Unit

　　City Commack

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 11725

　　Minimum Qualifications • Reachable on the Civil Service List for Social Work Assistant 1 or 2; OR• Currently serving as a permanent Social Work Assistant 1 or 2 eligible for transfer; OR• One year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:If the Eligible Lists produce two or fewer qualified and interested candidates in a location, the agency may nominate, at its discretion, a candidate for provisional appointment to the position. To be qualified for provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following conditions:Either A. a bachelor’s degree or higher in social work; Or B. a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human service area* and one year of post-bachelor’s social work experience.*Degrees in the following human service areas are considered qualifying: The professional disciplines of art therapy, audiology, dance therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, speech/language pathology, and therapeutic recreation. Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of: human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); human skills development (e.g., counseling, education, human development); or any other study of services related to basic human care needs (e.g., community mental health, rehabilitation counseling).Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: Anthropology, archeology, communication, criminal justice, fine arts, philosophy, and political science. Qualifying social work experience involves activities such as assessing individual and family needs, strengths and limitations; assisting in the development of treatment plans; providing counseling to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping individuals and families access supportive services; coordinating and evaluating services, programs and support systems; and providing support, advocacy and referral as appropriate. Examples of non-qualifying experience include providing direct hands-on care to patients/consumers by assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, eating, and other activities of daily living; transporting/accompanying patients/consumers to appointments or activities; planning, organizing and participating in recreational activities for patients/consumers, such as sports, games, creative arts, and/or clubs; and performing safety and/or security related functions for a facility.

　　Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Facilitate OPWDD's Mission by maintaining individuals in Family Care and helping them to live richer, more independent lives, enjoy meaningful relationships with friends, family and others, and fully participate in their communities.• Complete monthly visits to Family Care homes to review records and ensure that all program and environmental are being met • Ensure the Family Care Provider receives and understands the current Staff Action Plan, and documentation of services is completed and accurate• Process TABS payments and other reimbursements made to Family Care Providers• Review Personal Allowance ledgers and receipts monthly, count cash on hand quarterly, complete annual Personal Expenditure Plan (PEP)• Adhere to all regulatory and agency policies and procedures related to Family Care• Communicate with the Family Care Coordinator and administrative staff on any issues within the Family Care Program that might compromise the individual’s safety in the home• Participate in team meetings to develop the Staff Action Plan, Safeguard Summary, and Life Plan• Communicate with the team including the Care Manager, regarding recommendations to address the individuals’ needs and safeguards • Field work is required• Other duties as assigned by Supervisorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all#LI-VC1

　　Additional Comments Please note: OPWDD is committed 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.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 (518) 473-4785 or Email at [email protected] to obtain information and RA forms.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] 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/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.OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.#LI-VC1

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

　　Name Long Island OPWDD Human Resources

　　Telephone 6313264482

　　Fax 631-493-1784

　　Email Address [email protected]

　　Address

　　Street Long Island OPWDD

　　45 Mall Drive, Suite 1

　　City Commack

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 11725

　　Notes on Applying Please submit a cover letter and resume by February 5, 2024, and reference EOA #2024-039 on all correspondence.#LI-VC1