Employment Specialist for Individuals with ...

NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1 (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-88/45008 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 21 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $78126 to $99056 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 30% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Bronx Street Address Office of Special Education and ACCES Bronx VR District Office City Bronx State NY Zip Code 10462 Duties Description The New York State Education Departmentu2019s (NYSED) Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services u2013 Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates for an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1 position in the Bronx District Office. The incumbent of this position will assist in the development and implementation of employment marketing activities to expand and expedite job opportunities for ACCES-VR consumers. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:u2022 Assist Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and job-ready ACCES-VR customers to identify employment opportunities to ensure successful employment outcomes;u2022 Serve as part of the local district office management team to plan and implement staff development programming.u2022 Participate in statewide IES meetings and support initiatives and responsibilities associated with the statewide Integrated Employment Specialist team.u2022 Provide technical assistance and oversight of job-placement vendorsu2019 service delivery and oversight of contract utilization;u2022 Network and partner with local Career Stops and serve as an ACCES-VR liaison when needed;u2022 Deliver ADA trainings to local employers upon request, including the preparation and presentation of both in-person and virtual sessions for business groups and community stakeholders, focused on hiring individuals with disabilities and negotiating employment agreements that promote inclusion.u2022 Provide information to employers on tax credits such as WTO, and employer incentives for hiring individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to federal bonding program, 55a, 55b/c and Schedule A hiring opportunities for employers and ACCES-VR customers;u2022 Facilitate and attend local employment networking events and meetings with employers and business communities to promote hiring of ACCES-VR customers;u2022 Implement the Business Engagement Plan as required under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA);u2022 Represent ACCES-VR with employer and placement networks;u2022 Develop presentations and facilitate workshops with New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), New York Commission for the Blind (NYSCB), and other public and private stakeholders;u2022 Provide ACCES-VR business services as a member of the National Employment Team (NET); andu2022 Plan and manage District Office annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) activities. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:u2022 bachelor's or higher degree AND u2022 three years of professional experience in originating employment programs resulting in new and increased employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This experience must have included job development and creating targeted marketing plans directed toward hiring persons with disabilities. One year of this experience must have included either preparation and delivery of presentations to business groups on employing persons with disabilities or negotiating agreements to hire persons with PETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1.Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Departmentu2019s Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. For a description of the minimum qualifications that candidates must possess to be appointed from the PCO Select Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities eligible list, please visit 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications), or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language). For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:u2022 bachelor's or higher degree AND u2022 three years of professional experience in originating employment programs resulting in new and increased employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This experience must have included job development and creating targeted marketing plans directed toward hiring persons with disabilities. One year of this experience must have included either preparation and delivery of presentations to business groups on employing persons with disabilities or negotiating agreements to hire persons with disabilities.Employees of ACCES-VR who are currently in an Employment Specialists for Individuals with Disabilities 1 position and are interested in transferring to the location indicated on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent-permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent-permanent, non-competitive appointment. to maintain employment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointeesu2019 negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates from the eligible list. This position will require 30% in-state travel. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period at the discretion of the unit supervisor.This position leads to a maximum salary of $99,056 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.Based on this positionu2019s location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives a $4,000 Downstate Adjustment.APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 31, 2025 to (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OSEA-88/45008) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but donu2019t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: u2022 u2022 benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. u2022 Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. u2022 Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefitsu2022 Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.u2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefitsu2022 Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.u2022 Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). u2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).u2022 Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Mangement Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 31, 2025 to (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OSEA-88/45008) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

Created: 2025-10-20