NY HELP Yes

Agency Education Department, State

Title Senior Occupational Therapist (NY HELPS) Box BAT-487/00165

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Genesee

Street Address New York State School for the Blind

City Batavia

State NY

Zip Code 14020

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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. 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:• Possession of a license and current registration as an Occupational Therapist in New York State; and one year of post-licensure experience as an occupational therapist.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible to transfer under §70.1 AND be licensed and currently registered to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State.Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. may be considered for appointment. 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.The Senior Occupational Therapist is a continuous recruitment examination. To qualify for the examination, you must be licensed and currently registered to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State AND have one year of post licensure occupational therapy experience. Application instructions for this examination are available on the Civil Service web site at https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-580.cfm. Please send application forms for the exam to the New York State School for the Blind or to the email address listed below.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience working with children.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Senior Occupational Therapist position in the New York State School for the Blind. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Select, administer, score performance evaluations and assessments, and interpret test results of students to determine present level of functioning in performing the activities of daily living, strength and dexterity, gross and fine motor skills, interpersonal relations, communication, memory, coordination, and perceptual and problem-solving skills;• Assist therapists in working with students, both individually and in small groups, providing therapy or instruction in the use of arts and crafts materials, tools, simple machinery and other devices to improve fine-motor skills and coordination and to develop basic life skills; • Select and instruct activities that will help students learn work- and life-management skills consistent with their needs and capabilities in order to improve students’ decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills; • Determine the need for, design, adapt, and fabricate adaptive equipment and other aids to improve functional skills and abilities;• Attend periodic meetings with other treatment team staff, families, and caregivers to discuss students’ progress;• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in charts or computer database;• Complete required Medicaid documentation; and• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a 12- month permanent, competitive appointment or a 12-month permanent non-competitive appointment. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at candidate’s expense. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm. This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 through annual performance advances. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 6, 2024 to nyssbjobs@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 (BAT-487/00165) 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.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirty (30) hours of paid personal leave annually.• Twelve (12) days of paid sick leave annually. • 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.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssbjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 6, 2024 to nyssbjobs@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 (BAT-487/00165) 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.