Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
Consideration will be given to interest, demonstrated skills in curriculum development and implementation, experience/success in establishing linkages with the community to promote individuals’ inclusion, and expertise relevant to the population to be served.
Day Habilitation offers several activities to choose from, and selected candidate should be able to instruct those in gardening, cooking/baking, music appreciation, self-advocacy, social skills, fitness, pet care, budgeting, work skills development, arts and crafts, reading, clothing, sensory activities and activities of daily living.
It is the philosophy of Day Habilitation that courses offered will be integrated in the least restrictive environment and in the community setting as much as possible.
Therefore, the majority of the Day Habilitation will not occur “within the walls” of the program.
Instructs and supports individuals in developing and/or enhancing life skills necessary to live more independently in home and community settings; and develops, implements, and modifies habilitation plans to help individuals achieve their valued outcomes.
Additional duties include but not limited to:
Person will be responsible for scheduling outings, Day Hab paperwork, ensuring the safety and welfare of the individuals, completing Day Hab billing and documents in a timely manner and engaging individuals in activities and work-related activities.
Completion of other assigned tasks based on the operational needs of the site location.
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Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Must be on the Civil Service eligible list for this location.
Transfer Qualifications:
Must be in title or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 in a designated title determined by the New York State Department of Civil Service.
For eligible 70.1 information, visit the Career Mobility Office at:
http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/titlesearch_action.cfm
When doing this search use your current title to see the titles you can transfer to.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Status.
Preferred qualifications are at least one year’s experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities AND either; a master’s degree in a field of psychology, a bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline, a psychology license currently registered with the NYS Education Department, a nursing (or licensed practical nursing) license currently registered with the NYS Education Department, or a master’s degree in social work with current certification and registration with the NYS Education Department as a social worker. Bring your credentials to the interview.
Submit cover letter, résumé and transcripts by, November 16, 2026 to:
Human Resources Management Office
1200 East and West Road
Building 1, West Seneca Campus
West Seneca, NY 14224
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: (716) 517-3715
Please reference EOA #26-625bjd in all correspondence.
When responding to this posting, please do not refer to the Vacancy ID
If submitting electronic documents, it is preferred to have them in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that 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. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
° 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.
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 allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
Consideration will be given to interest, demonstrated skills in curriculum development and implementation, experience/success in establishing linkages with the community to promote individuals’ inclusion, and expertise relevant to the population to be served.
Day Habilitation offers several activities to choose from, and selected candidate should be able to instruct those in gardening, cooking/baking, music appreciation, self-advocacy, social skills, fitness, pet care, budgeting, work skills development, arts and crafts, reading, clothing, sensory activities and activities of daily living.
It is the philosophy of Day Habilitation that courses offered will be integrated in the least restrictive environment and in the community setting as much as possible.
Therefore, the majority of the Day Habilitation will not occur “within the walls” of the program.
Instructs and supports individuals in developing and/or enhancing life skills necessary to live more independently in home and community settings; and develops, implements, and modifies habilitation plans to help individuals achieve their valued outcomes.
Additional duties include but not limited to:
Person will be responsible for scheduling outings, Day Hab paperwork, ensuring the safety and welfare of the individuals, completing Day Hab billing and documents in a timely manner and engaging individuals in activities and work-related activities.
Completion of other assigned tasks based on the operational needs of the site location.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all
#LI-BD1
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Must be on the Civil Service eligible list for this location.
Transfer Qualifications:
Must be in title or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 in a designated title determined by the New York State Department of Civil Service.
For eligible 70.1 information, visit the Career Mobility Office at:
http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/titlesearch_action.cfm
When doing this search use your current title to see the titles you can transfer to.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Status.
Preferred qualifications are at least one year’s experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities AND either; a master’s degree in a field of psychology, a bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline, a psychology license currently registered with the NYS Education Department, a nursing (or licensed practical nursing) license currently registered with the NYS Education Department, or a master’s degree in social work with current certification and registration with the NYS Education Department as a social worker. Bring your credentials to the interview.
Submit cover letter, résumé and transcripts by, November 16, 2026 to:
Human Resources Management Office
1200 East and West Road
Building 1, West Seneca Campus
West Seneca, NY 14224
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: (716) 517-3715
Please reference EOA #26-625bjd in all correspondence.
When responding to this posting, please do not refer to the Vacancy ID
If submitting electronic documents, it is preferred to have them in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that 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. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
° 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.
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 allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.