Habilitation Specialist 1

Duties Description 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); attends Life Plan meetings to assess the effectiveness of habilitation 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; modifies habilitation 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. Human service field includes professional disciplines such as 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); 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). Degrees such as criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business do not qualify. Transfer Eligibility 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. Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Titles may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment. 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. The starting salary reflects the Mid‑Hudson adjustment. Posted hiring salary includes the statutory hiring rate for Grade 14 ($53,764) and Mid‑Hudson Adjustment ($2,000) for a total of $68,630. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. Please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Employees on long term leave may bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation requests: contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits Paid holidays: Thirteen (13) per year. Paid vacation: Thirteen (13) days initially. Paid personal leave: Five (5) days per year. Paid sick leave: Thirteen (13) days per year (PEF/CSEA), may carry over. Professional leave: Up to three (3) days per year for professional development. Health care coverage: Employees and eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs; family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid parental leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for qualifying events. Retirement: Participate in NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS). Professional development and training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance; additional public service workshop programs available. Equal Opportunity Statement OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The organization seeks applicants from all backgrounds and respects applicant information such as 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities