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- Must currently be a permanent LMSW 2.
- Must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for LMSW 2.
- Eligible for 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable to the LMSW 2 by the Department of Civil Service.
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required both within the region and the state.
- Have proficient computer skills including data entry, use of databases, spreadsheets, and Microsoft products such as word, TEAMS, and SharePoint.
- Assist the Department Lead with receiving, reviewing, and processing service requests, this may include self-direction budgets, requests for waiver services via authorizations and/or amendments, in addition to self-direction services.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of OPWDD policies and procedures. Review ADM's, Protocols, Policies and Procedures as released and conduct training and ensure implementation. Emphasis in Self Direction, HCBS Waiver Services and Family Support Services is necessary.
- Represents the Regional Field Office in local & statewide meetings regarding OPWDD Services and changes in the service delivery systems.
- Assist and Participate in any Regional Office Quality Review and Quality Assurance as related to OPWDD service authorization.
- Participate in local and statewide meetings and other trainings and workgroups as indicated. Public Speaking is required and training with providers such as fiscal intermediaries, support brokers, residential and other service provider, in addition to community partners.
- Foster effective collaboration and communication with individuals, families, Care Coordination Organizations, agencies, Local Government Units, and other community stakeholders.
- Participate in the regular maintenance of the Regional Field Office's Policy and Procedural Manual.
- Provide technical assistance to Care Coordination Organizations and OPWDD provider agencies as needed.
- Process OPWDD Service Terminations as necessary.
- Assist with OPWDD Enrollments, Track Service requests and authorizations, Maintain Development Plan, process fiscal, prior property approvals, Monitor TABS Reports as necessary, and/or Process DDP1s via CHOICES as related to Department Services.
- Participate in Statewide Community of Practice (COP) Calls.
- Travel/Site visit to programs and agencies may be required.
- Additional tasks/duties/projects as assigned.
- Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
- 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). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Reasonable Accommodation Unit at or e-mail at to obtain information and RA forms.
- For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements, and previously approved vacation/holiday time will be honored in the new assignment.
- Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
- In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
- OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- OPWDD is committed 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, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
- Please reference EOA #24-86 in all correspondence.
Licensed Master Social Worker 2 - Schenectady, United States - State of New York
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Review VacancyDate Posted 04/16/24
Applications Due05/01/24
Vacancy ID156490
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleLicensed Master Social Worker 2 (Care Coordination Support Liaison)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade20
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $72032 to $91381 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed?
Mandatory overtime?
Compressed workweek allowed?
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Schenectady
Street Address Capital District DDSO
500 Balltown Road
City Schenectady
StateNY
Zip Code12304
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Career Mobility Office " GOT-IT ) Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two salary grades.
Duties Description *Flexibility as needed for occasional nights or weekends. Some telecommuting available upon supervisory approval.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position will serve as a Licensed Master Social Worker 2 (LMSW 2) for a division of the Service Access Program Implementation and Stakeholder Support- Regional Field Office (SPSRFO).
Service Access (Front Door and Waiver Services), Eligibility, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal, and Quality Management/Technical Assistance.
Through the five Regional Field Office(s) with OPWDD over 130,000 individuals are supported through collaboration and engagement with over 700 voluntary providers, 6 State Operated Development Disabilities Service Operation Offices, and 7 Care Coordination Service Organizations.
Regional Field Office 1 has oversight in Finger Lakes and Western NY
Regional Field Office 2 has oversight in Sunmount, Central NY, and Broome
Regional Field Office 3 has oversight in Capital, Taconic, and Hudson Valley
Regional Field Office 4 has oversight in Manhattan/Bronx (Metro), Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island
Regional Field Office 5 has oversight in Long Island
Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the function of the position provides essential services for the Regional Field Office and coincides with the expectations of the core mission of OPWDD to provide necessary services to individuals with disabilities.
As a Unit Liaison, the incumbent will perform administrative duties related to the operation of the Self Direction, Waiver, Housing, Fiscal, Property or Quality Management and Technical Assistant Units, including assisting with planning, development, implementation, operation, and authorization, keeping apprised of new initiatives as well as keeping current with changes in existing programs.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
NOTE:
You must have a valid driver's license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position.
This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee's own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.LinkedIn:
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Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Name Capital District DDSO
Telephone
Fax
Email Address
Address
Street Capital District DDSO
500 Balltown Road
City Schenectady
State NY
Zip Code 12304
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Capital District DDSO
Human Resources Office
Building 1
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, New York 12304
Phone:
Fax:
Email: