Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee ; NY HELPS

Position

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Garden City VR District Office, NYSED Office of Special Education and ACCES (OSEA).

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Special Education and ACCES (OSEA) is seeking candidates for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Garden City VR District Office. This office assists persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and/or independent living goals.

• Manage a caseload, including writing case notes and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Determine eligibility.
• Develop employment goals and Individualized Plans for Employment.
• Purchase goods and services as needed for individuals to reach their employment goals.
• Coordinate the resources of the family, community, and specialists.
• Determine case closure.

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1:
  Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
  • Enrollment in a master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling, OR
  • Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 2:
  Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
  • Completion of 50% of the coursework toward a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, OR
  • Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field AND completion of one year as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1, OR
  • Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field AND one year of professional work experience in a related field.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  :
  • A current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), OR
  • Master’s degree or higher in rehabilitation counseling, OR
  • Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field AND completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Traineeship, OR
  • Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field AND two years of professional work experience in a related field.

Reassignment:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Employees of ACCES‑VR currently in a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position and interested in transferring to this location must apply as outlined in the Application section.

Eligible List Appointment:
Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

55b/c Appointment:
The position is eligible for 55b/c designation. Candidates with 55b/c eligibility must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter.

• Starting salary:
  • $63,278 (Trainee 1 – SG‑15)
  • $70,402 (Trainee 2 – SG‑17)
  • $77,761 (Full Performance level SG‑19)
• Maximum salary $89,645 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances.
• Additional $4,000 Downstate Adjustment.
• 30% in‑state travel; telecommute up to 30% each bi‑weekly pay period.
• Generous benefits:
  • Thirteen paid holidays annually.
  • Thirteen days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
  • Five days of paid personal leave annually.
  • Paid sick leave: thirteen days for PEF/CSEA; eight days for M/C.
  • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities.
  • Health care benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
  • Enrollment in the New York State pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match.
  • YRS Deferred Compensation and 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Paid parental leave for all employees and paid family leave (M/C Only).
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Life insurance options.

This will be a contingent‑permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent‑permanent, non‑competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change the appointee’s negotiating unit, affecting salary, insurance, and other benefits.

This position may be filled as a traineeship. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Trainee level employees must successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level…