Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant; NY HELPS), Box OSEA-

Title Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-142/45185

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade 13

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

Salary Range From $50844 to $65061 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address Office of Special Education and ACCES

Harlem VR District Office

City Harlem

State NY

• Conduct intake interviews, review eligibility for financial assistance, and monitor training records
• Verify employment, which may require site visits to rehabilitation facilities, schools, and training centers
• Authorize necessary medical diagnostic examinations
• Prepare financial and statistical records and reports
• Prepare routine correspondence to consumers and their families, vendors and other agencies concerning consumer status and progress
• Schedule transportation, interpreters, readers, and independent living services for disabled consumers

NY HELPS – This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the program, the position may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications. At a future date, the employee will convert to competitive status.

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or vocational rehabilitation; OR
• 60 semester college credit hours and one year of qualifying experience; OR
• three years of qualifying experience.

• Current NYSED employees must have one year of service at grade 6 or higher.

• Reassignment:
  Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant.
• Eligible List Appointment:
  Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.
• Section 70.1 Transfer:
  Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG‑11 or above deemed eligible for transfer.
• 55b/c Appointment:
  Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and meet the same educational or experience criteria as above.

This role is a contingent‑permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent‑permanent, non‑competitive appointment. The position allows telecommuting up to 30% each bi‑weekly pay period and requires 20% statewide travel.

Verification of degree or transcript will be required. Manual Communications proficiency must be demonstrated.

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 13, 2026 to OSEAJOBS (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications and include the Box number (OSEA‑142/45185) in the subject line. Links to application materials will not be accepted.

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.

• Holiday & Paid Time Off – 13 paid holidays, 13 paid vacation days in year one increasing to 20+ days, 5 days paid personal leave, 13 days paid sick leave (PEF/CSEA) or 8 days (M/C), professional leave and educational leave opportunities.
• Health Care Benefits – Affordable and generous health insurance programs for employees and dependents, plus family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Additional Benefits – Enrollment in the New York State pension system, optional retirement defined contribution plan with 8% salary match, NYS Deferred Compensation, 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan, paid parental leave, paid family leave (M/C only), Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and various life insurance options.

Name:
Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone: (518) 474‑5215

Fax: (518) 486‑5631

Email: oseajobs

Street: NYS Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City:
Albany

State: NY