NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 18 hours ago
Habilitation Specialist 1-Placement Coordinator
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$54K/yr - $69K/yr
1+ years expNYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Habilitation Specialist 1-Placement Coordinator to coordinate placement processes for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, managing referrals, and ensuring compliance with regulations to facilitate stable residential placements.
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Responsibilities
Under the supervision and direction of the Treatment Team Leader (TTL), the staff will receive and prioritize screening packets for available vacancies and will coordinate the process of pre-screening new intakes, review and analyze case files, and collaborate with Team Leaders as well as consult with key personnel to facilitate screenings
Cultivate relationships across diverse communities to provide new opportunities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD) amidst housing in State Operations
The Placement coordinator will initiate referrals to clinics based on needs of individuals to secure stable residential placement. All services are connected to the individual’s level of functioning
Interact with regional offices, care management, families, hospitals, Mental Hygiene legal services, vocational providers to obtain needed documentation with which subsequent services are coordinated
Chair of the regular placement meetings (remote and in-person) including screenings designed to foster relationship building, collaboration, and promote equitable services for IDD population. This includes strengthening relationships with TTL, and QIDPs, identifying and addressing improvements to working together to authentically support IDD population including implementation of equitable and best practices and continued communication strategies
Assist in conducting outreach, recruitment, and screenings for Individuals. Maintain State Operations Vacancy Tracking on a weekly basis; Provide individual workshops to Self-Advocates and other Stakeholders. Canvas local Regional Service Field Office to solicit housing opportunities, etc
Track and maintain a list of all referrals from Regional Service Field Office, Division of Statewide Services, and Director to Director. Submit screening forms and other data driven documentation to appropriate parties regarding potential placement opportunities. Complete/update necessary documentation inclusive of access to Choices and TABS
Attend Level of Supervision (LOS), Comprehensive Adult Transitional Housing (CATH) and other meetings as required
Prepare Vacancy reports noting the vacancies that exist in the district and ensuring its distribution to central office and local staff so appropriate referrals to fill vacancies can be provided
Prepare residential profile reports for distribution to ensure that individuals matching the profile of the residence will be referred to maximizing the opportunity for a smooth transition for the individual
Carry a small caseload of residential homes to provide coordination of residential habilitation services. Coordinate holistic, person centered approach when completing tasks such as coordination of services, creation of accurate Staff Action plans, review and approve Life Plans, keep schedule for meetings, generate Safeguard Summaries, facilitate staff training on documents and necessary supports, and be cognizant to recognize when treatment plans for the individuals supported need reviews, revisions and changes when applicable
Ensure all documents and efforts follow OPWDD and Medicaid/Medicare regulations and practice requirements
Liaise with other QIDP to ensure continuity of supports and services in line with Brooklyn DDSO policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title
A Bachelor's or higher-level degree in a human services field
For the purpose of these qualifications, a degree in a human service field includes the professional disciplines of audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, vocational counseling, social work, speech/language pathology and therapeutic recreation (including concentrations in art, creative art, dance, drama, music, or physical education)
Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); or human skills development (e.g., counseling/guidance, education, human development)
Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business
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
All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs
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)
Benefits
Health Care Coverage
Paid Holidays and Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Program
Professional Development and Education and Training
Company
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.
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Dianne Henk
Director, Statewide Workforce Transformation & Chief Diversity Officer
Dom Marando, CISSP
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