Habilitation Specialist 1 EOA#25-593bjd

NY HELP Yes Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Habilitation Specialist 1 EOA#25-593bjd Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 14 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 7:30 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Erie Street Address 6221 Transit Rd City Depew State NY Zip Code 14043 Duties Description Consideration will be given to interest, demonstrated skills in curriculum development and implementation, experience/success in establishing linkages with the community to promote individualsu2019 inclusion, and expertise relevant to the population to be served. Day Habilitation offers several activities to choose from and selected candidate should be able to instruct those in gardening, cooking/baking, music appreciation, self-advocacy, social skills, fitness, pet care, budgeting, work skills development, arts and crafts, reading, clothing, sensory activities and activities of daily living.It is the philosophy of Day Habilitation that courses offered will be integrated in the least restrictive environment and in the community setting as much as possible. Therefore, the majority of the Day Habilitation will not occur u201cwithin the wallsu201d of the program.Some of the duties of the selected candidate can include:Person will be responsible for scheduling outings, Day Hab paperwork, ensuring the safety and welfare of the individuals, completing Day Hab billing and documents in a timely manner and engaging individuals in activities and work-related activities. Selected person will supervise Direct Support Professionals at the site and function as the back-up to the Day Hab Coordinator. Completion of other assigned tasks based on the operational needs of the site location. Additional duties may include:Oversight of a program location with responsibility to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the areas of Day Habilitation, fiscal responsibility, and incident management. They should possess excellent communication, writing and organizational skills and be able to work independently. Review of the monthly summary notes for each individual ensuring all required components are included to meet the Medicaid billing requirements. Train day program staff on u2013 the composition of monthly summary notes as needed and the individualu2019s Safeguard Summary Plans to always ensure health and safety. Monitor implementation of Safeguard Summary Plans, Day Program Staff Action Plans and Support and Risk Accountability Plans. Review and revising as needed to ensure that plans continue to reflect the individualu2019s abilities and need for protective oversight and necessary supports. Review of Clinic Referrals for PT, OT, Nutrition, Speech, Psychology and other Article 16 services. Participate with other team members in a variety of individual, team and continuous improvement meetings and forums as scheduled to promote comprehensive and individualized services. Interact with families, Care Coordinators, and other service providers as needed. Participate in Adjunct tasks as assigned. May at times be the lead clinical person in an assigned room responsible for the day-to-day operations of a Day Hab room.They will be responsible for scheduling outings, Day Hab paperwork, ensuring the safety and welfare of the individuals, completing Day Hab billing and documents in a timely manner and engaging individuals in activities and work-related activities. Selected person will at times provide supervisory coverage of the building and assist with transportation concerns. Completion of other assigned tasks based on the operational needs of the site location. LinkedIn: Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Competitive Minimum Qualifications:Must be on the Civil Service eligible list for this location. Transfer Qualifications: Must be in title or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 in a designated title determined by the New York State Department of Civil Service. For eligible 70.1 information, visit the Career Mobility Office at:doing this search use your current title to see the titles you can transfer to.Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:A Bacheloru2019s or higher-level degree in a human services field For the purpose of these qualifications, a degree in a human service field includes the professional disciplines of 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.) 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/guidance, education, human development.) Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business. Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter, ru00e9sumu00e9 and transcripts by November 10, 2025 to: Human Resources Management Office1200 East and West RoadBuilding 1, West Seneca CampusWest Seneca, NY 14224E-Mail: : (716) 517-3715Please reference the above EOA #25-593bjd in all correspondence.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.u2022 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.u2022 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.u2022 Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.u2022 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.u2022 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 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).u2022 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 to obtain information and RA forms.u2022 Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.u2022 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.u2022 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.u2022 Life insurance and Disability insurance.u2022 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.u2022 Paid Holidays and Leave:u00b0 Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.u00b0 Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.u00b0 Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.u2022 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.u2022 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.u2022 Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.u2022 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 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, veteranu2019s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name OPWDD Region 1 Western Office Telephone 716-517-2057 Fax 716-517-3715 Email Address Address Street 1200 East and West Rd. City West Seneca State NY Zip Code 14224 Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter, ru00e9sumu00e9 and transcripts by November 10, 2025 to: Human Resources Management Office1200 East and West RoadBuilding 1, West Seneca CampusWest Seneca, NY 14224E-Mail: : (716) 517-3715Please reference the above EOA #25-593bjd in all correspondence.

Created: 2025-10-29