<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 06/26/25</p> <p>Applications Due07/11/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID191082</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of</p> <p>TitleVocational Rehabilitation Counselor (NY HELPS)</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade19</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $70579 to $89645 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 30%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Nassau</p> <p>Street Address Garden City</p> <p>711 Stewart Ave</p> <p>City Garden City</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code11530</p> <p>Duties Description Coordinate the development of individual service plans and the delivery of services to consumers with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with the primary goal to assist the consumer in attaining/retaining optimum employment or daily living and/or social skills.</p> <p>Coordinate the resources of family, community, service providers, educational institutions, and employers to further the attainment of the NYS Commission for the Blind consumer's program goals.</p> <p>Additional duties to be discussed in detail during the interview.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.</p> <p>Open to the Public: 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, if the candidate meets the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications:</p> <p>A current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) certificate; OR a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, including a supervised internship, from a CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) accredited program; OR a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling and notice of eligibility to sit for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) certificate examination; OR a master's degree or higher in Rehabilitation Counseling; OR a master's degree or higher in a related degree field AND two years of professional work experience in a related field.</p> <p>This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.</p> <p>Additional Comments *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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Background Investigation Requirements:</p> <p>1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.</p> <p>2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.</p> <p>3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.</p> <p>The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services</p> <p>Telephone 518-473-7936</p> <p>Fax 518-473-6122</p> <p>Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Bureau of Personnel - AAC</p> <p>52 Washington Street, 231 North</p> <p>City Rensselaer</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12144</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.</p>