EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
CLINIC COORDINATOR (DRUG ABUSE) OC 1,2,3,4,5
COORDINATOR OF COMMUNITY BASED DRUG
PROGRAMS OC 1,2,3,4,5
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR I OC 2,6,7,8
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR I (SPANISH
SPEAKING) OC 2,6,7,8
DRUG COUNSELOR OC 2,6,7,8
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER OC 2,7,8,9
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER PR 2,5,7,8,9
1.
ENSURING EFFECTIVE
INTER/INTRA AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS -
These questions test for understanding of techniques for interacting
effectively with individuals and agencies, to educate and inform them about
topics of concern, to clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate
conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a
manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also
cover interacting with the staff of one's own agency and/or that of other
agencies in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service.
2. PREPARING WRITTEN MATERIAL -
These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately,
and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions,
you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four
restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For
other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of
order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the
sentences.
3. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING WRITTEN
MATERIAL -These questions test for the ability to understand and
interpret written material. You will be presented with brief reading passages
and will be asked questions about the passages. You should base your answers to
the questions only on what is presented in the passages and not on what you may
happen to know about the topic.
4. SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM OVERSIGHT -
These questions test for knowledge and ability required to manage and direct a
social services program in a variety of settings. Questions may include
planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs and services; case
consultation and training; interpreting and applying various laws, regulations
and standards; developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures;
and maintaining organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
5. SUPERVISION
- These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed
in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward
predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational
question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work;
evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing
subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and
dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.
6. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF SOCIAL
CASEWORK - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and
practices used to provide casework services to individuals and/or families of
all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Questions will test for application
of this knowledge in various settings and will include such topics as
assessment, monitoring and evaluating services, counseling, referrals, and
advocacy.
7. WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTE
MENTAL HEALTH - These questions test for knowledge of characteristics,
causes and treatment methods associated with working with individuals who may
have mental, developmental, physical, social and
substance abuse disorders and/or disabilities. Questions cover such topics as
establishing, maintaining and terminating client relationships; recognizing,
interpreting, and responding to individual and group behaviors, as well as
crisis situations; and facilitating access to essential services such as
financial, housing, medical, educational, legal, vocational, and recreational.
8. INTERVIEWING - These questions
test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in obtaining
information from individuals through structured conversations. These questions require
you to apply the principles, practices, and techniques of effective
interviewing to hypothetical interviewing situations. Included are questions
that present a problem arising from an interviewing situation, and you must
choose the most appropriate course of action to take.
9. DEVELOPING & IMPLEMENTING TREATMENT
IN A SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM - These questions test for knowledge,
understanding, and ability to apply social work concepts, theories, standards,
principles, and practices in various settings. Questions may cover such topics
as assessment, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
treatment for individuals and families; coordination of services; advocacy and
counseling for individuals and families of all backgrounds; and crisis intervention.
The New York State Department of Civil
Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates
may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests'
helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available online at:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.
USE OF CALCULATORS IS ALLOWED