Licensed Master Social Worker

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · New York, United States · 1 wk ago

OTHRFull-time

About the role

The DDSOO Placement Liaison will function within the Placement Coordination Unit (PCU) and report to the DDSO Placement Unit Coordinator. The incumbent will perform duties primarily dedicated to facilitating the transition of individuals from ITOs, Residential Schools, and other specialized settings into State Operated, Community Based residential programs.

Responsibilities

Monitor and track internal movements within state operations to assist in identifying placement for age-out students, individuals placed in temporary settings (including hospitals), individuals facing imminent homelessness, and return-to-district individuals coming from ITO programs or incarceration.
Assist with identifying step-down opportunities for individuals in short-term placements such as CATHs and the ETU.
Assist in facilitation of alternate placement for lesser-needs individuals into voluntary provider agencies, family care, non-certified housing, and self-direction.
Work closely with the Central NY and Broome Placement Coordinators to monitor information gathering and input of district-specific vacancies within state-operated residences.
Participate in the screening of individuals transitioning from specialized settings seeking placement within state-operated homes and review the screening report forms submitted to the Regional Field Office.
Maintain a good working knowledge of the layouts, populations, and capacities of DDSOO Region 2 sites, including which homes have specialized supports and what additional services are located nearby.
Track internal and external movements in a statewide database, ensuring vacancy information is complete and available in a timely manner.
Oversee the coordination of emergency placements throughout DDSOO Region 2.
Attend AROC and Age Out meetings related to placement of individuals directly.
Work closely with specialized liaisons to monitor referrals directly to state-operated residences or specialized settings (i.e., CATHs and ETU).
Function as the liaison between the district coordinators and Placement Unit Coordinator.
Utilize available data systems including TABS, EHR, SharePoint and related to generate routine and ad hoc reports to meet the PCU's needs.
Act as the PCCFMU ICF Specialist, including support for the ETU and SOICF's statewide.

Qualifications

Open Competitive: License and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Additional details

Position located within Oneida County. Telecommuting to be discussed at interviews.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, meaning you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. 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.

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.

Benefits

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.
Health Care Coverage: 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.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care).
Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
Life insurance and Disability insurance.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
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.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees. 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.
If employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).