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

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Position

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 Brooklyn VR District Office. This office assists persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and/or independent living goals. Duties of this position includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• 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; and
• Determine case closure.

Conditions of employment:
This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Verification of enrollment, degree, and/or CRC certificate will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

This position will require 40% in-state/Statewide travel. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period.

Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding. This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salary for this position is outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.

• $63,278 (Trainee 1 - NS equated to SG-15)
• $70,402 (Trainee 2 - NS equated to SG-17)
• $77,761 (Full Performance level SG-19)

This position leads to a maximum salary of $89,645 based on annual performance advances and traineeship 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.

Based on this position's location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives a $4,000 Downstate Adjustment.

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.

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Care Benefits
• Additional Benefits