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- If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
- 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
- The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between
PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies - All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
- 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 Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at or Email at to obtain information and RA forms.
- Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
- Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
- Life insurance and Disability insurance.
- The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
- Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
- Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
- OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated 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.
- Assist individuals with disabilities, together with their families/advocates through all of the steps of the front door key process steps meeting targeted timeframes.
- Work in partnership with front door team members under the supervision of the front door field leads and department leadership.
- Provide individuals/families with information/education on opwdd eligibility process, service options, referral and advocacy.
- Provide information and connect individuals in the front door process to care coordination organizations (ccos) or service access agencies (SAAS)
- Develop a working relationship with cco staff.
- Initiate, maintain and conclude the choices eligibility, assessment and authorization (EAA) record.
- Complete needs assessments (currently the developmental disabilities profile 2) (ddp2).
- Review the coordinated assessment system (CAS)/child adolescent needs and strengths(cans) and other supporting documentation as part of a comprehensive evaluation/ determination of the applicants' service needs.
- Review and process level of care eligibility determinations (LCED'S).
- Confirm Medicaid status/enrollment; communicate with the financial benefits and entitlements assistance and management (FBEAM) office to ensure individual is enrolled in the correct plan needed for supports and services. Facilitate parental deeming process when determined appropriate.
- Triage service enrollment needs and ensure that necessary documentation is obtained and reviewed.
- Present service package to the quality review team and complete service authorization process.
- Engage in self-audit and ongoing monitoring of caseload.
- Work in choices and tabs.
- Maintain spreadsheets and data regarding front door process and caseload management.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint and one drive.
- Participate in the ongoing development of office process and procedures.
- Occasional overnight travel to support attendance at trainings, meetings, conferences. At times these could occur in other areas of the state and may require overnight travel.
- Assist individuals with disabilities, together with their families/advocates through all of the steps of the front door key process steps meeting targeted timeframes.
- Work in partnership with front door team members under the supervision of the front door field leads and department leadership.
- Provide individuals/families with information/education on opwdd eligibility process, service options, referral and advocacy.
- Provide information and connect individuals in the front door process to care coordination organizations (ccos) or service access agencies (SAAS)
- Develop a working relationship with cco staff.
- Initiate, maintain and conclude the choices eligibility, assessment and authorization (EAA) record.
- Complete needs assessments (currently the developmental disabilities profile 2) (ddp2).
- Review the coordinated assessment system (CAS)/child adolescent needs and strengths(cans) and other supporting documentation as part of a comprehensive evaluation/ determination of the applicants' service needs.
- Review and process level of care eligibility determinations (LCED'S).
- Confirm Medicaid status/enrollment; communicate with the financial benefits and entitlements assistance and management (FBEAM) office to ensure individual is enrolled in the correct plan needed for supports and services. Facilitate parental deeming process when determined appropriate.
- Triage service enrollment needs and ensure that necessary documentation is obtained and reviewed.
- Present service package to the quality review team and complete service authorization process.
- Engage in self-audit and ongoing monitoring of caseload.
- Work in choices and tabs.
- Maintain spreadsheets and data regarding front door process and caseload management.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint and one drive.
- Participate in the ongoing development of office process and procedures.
- Occasional overnight travel to support attendance at trainings, meetings, conferences. At times these could occur in other areas of the state and may require overnight travel.
- If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
- 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
- The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between
PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies - All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
- 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 Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at or Email at to obtain information and RA forms.
- Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
- Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
- Life insurance and Disability insurance.
- The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
- Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
- Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
- OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated 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.
- For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
- 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
- For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
- 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
Licensed Master Social Worker 2 CNYDDSO - Binghamton, United States - State of New York
Description
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Review VacancyDate Posted 05/03/24
Applications Due05/17/24
Vacancy ID157842
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleLicensed Master Social Worker 2 CNYDDSO
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 Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County To Be Determined
Street Address TBD
City TBD
StateNY
Zip Code13905
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed Master Social Worker - Licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and have one year of post NYS licensure professional social work experience;
OR
Licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Registration and licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor are not considered qualifying.
Professional social work experience involves activities such as screening, assessing and diagnosing individuals' and families' psychosocial needs, strengths and limitations; participating in the development of treatment plans and discharge plans; counseling and educating individuals, groups and families to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping access needed services; providing client/patient advocacy and crisis intervention; and developing, coordinating and evaluating services and support systems.
Continued employment as a Licensed Master Social Worker 1 or 2 is dependent upon current licensure and registration by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Additional Comments
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for
PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position will serve as a Licensed Master Social Worker for a division within the Developmental Disabilities Regional Office 2.
Divisions within the Regional Office include the following:
Service Access (Front Door and Waiver Services), Eligibility, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal, and Quality Management/Technical Assistance.
Regional Office 2 supports over 1,800 individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in 20 counties of
NYS:
Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Clinton, Cortland, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Tioga, and Tompkins.
#LI-AR1
Supports are provided via a network of approximately 110 agencies who are the direct providers of services.
Travel to the three districts within Region 2 may be required, as well as intermittent travel to other areas of the state.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
TITLE:
Licensed Master Social Worker 2
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:
2
SALARY GRADE:
SG-20
SALARY:
$72,032 - $91,381
NEGOTIATING UNIT:
PEF
OFFICE/
REGION:
Region 2 -DDRO
DIVISION/
DEPARTMENT:
Regional Office - Front Door
LOCATION:
7242 Route 9N Suite 101 or 249 Glenwood Rd.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Binghamton, NY 13905
SHIFT:
8:00am - 4:30pm
PASS DAYS:
Sat/Sun
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position will serve as a Licensed Master Social Worker for a division within the Developmental Disabilities Regional Office 2.
Divisions within the Regional Office include the following:
Service Access (Front Door and Waiver Services), Eligibility, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal, and Quality Management/Technical Assistance.
Regional Office 2 supports over 1,800 individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in 20 counties of
NYS:
Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Clinton, Cortland, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Tioga, and Tompkins.
#LI-AR1
Supports are provided via a network of approximately 110 agencies who are the direct providers of services.
Travel to the three districts within Region 2 may be required, as well as intermittent travel to other areas of the state.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed Master Social Worker - Licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and have one year of post NYS licensure professional social work experience;
OR
Licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Registration and licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor are not considered qualifying.
Professional social work experience involves activities such as screening, assessing and diagnosing individuals' and families' psychosocial needs, strengths and limitations; participating in the development of treatment plans and discharge plans; counseling and educating individuals, groups and families to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping access needed services; providing client/patient advocacy and crisis intervention; and developing, coordinating and evaluating services and support systems.
Continued employment as a Licensed Master Social Worker 1 or 2 is dependent upon current licensure and registration by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Additional Comments
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for
PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal CNY DDSO candidates submit PRF-1 form with cover letter/resume.
All others submit cover letter and resume by 05/17/2024 to:
Central New York DDSO
Human Resources
8163 Gore Road
Rome, NY 13440
Fax:
E-mail:
Please reference the above EOA #24-138 in all correspondence.
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.
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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office or Email at to obtain information and RA forms.
Please Note:
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax
Email Address
Address
Street 8163 Gore Rd
City Rome
State NY
Zip Code 13440
Notes on Applying
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal CNY DDSO candidates submit PRF-1 form with cover letter/resume.
All others submit cover letter and resume by 05/17/2024 to:
Central New York DDSO
Human Resources
8163 Gore Road
Rome, NY 13440
Fax:
E-mail:
Please reference the above EOA #24-138 in all correspondence.
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.
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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office or Email at to obtain information and RA forms.
Please Note: