Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyEducation Department, State

The job title for the vacancy.TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant (NY HELPS), Box ACS-3277/44451

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryNo Preference

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade13

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $63169 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Bronx

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services

Bronx VR District Office

The city where the vacancy is located. City Bronx

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code10462

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking a candidate for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant position in the Bronx VR District Office. This Office provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, who are interested in becoming employed or retaining their current employment. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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; and
• Schedule transportation, interpreters, readers, and independent living services for disabled consumers.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NY HELPS

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

• 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*.

Promotional Transitional Qualifications: Current NYSED employees must have:

• One year of service at grade 6 or higher

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

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 under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm.

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:

• 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*.

*For experience to be considered qualifying, the primary responsibilities of a position must have involved professional or paraprofessional duties in one of the following areas: EITHER

A. providing direct services beyond routine personal care or supervision to physically, mentally, or learning-disabled adults or adolescents in a rehabilitation program or facility. (Qualifying examples include casework, counseling, daily living skills training, benefit advisement, or peer mentoring. Clerical duties such as answering the telephone or scheduling appointments are NOT considered qualifying experience); OR

B. providing vocational or educational services to adults or adolescents with physical, mental, or learning disabilities in the areas of assessment, counseling, job coaching, guidance, placement, or job development.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. 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. Verification of degree or transcript will be required at the time of interview for applicable candidates, and you will be required to demonstrate your Manual Communications proficiency at a level that will ensure your ability to perform properly the duties of the position. 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 leads to a maximum salary of $63,169 based on annual performance advances.

Based on this position’s location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives a $3,400 Downstate Adjustment.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 8, 2025 to ACCESJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ACS-3277/44451) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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.

Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?

Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

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

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Office of Human Resources Management

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-5215

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-5631

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12234

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 8, 2025 to ACCESJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ACS-3277/44451) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.